[1] Banner engineered a grant which funded the printing of blank hex sheets (suitable for making wargame maps) and they began drafting a variety of designs, some derivative of existing games at the time, and some original concepts.

(the first of its Europa Series on World War II), Triplanetary, and Unentschieden (the sequel to Drang Nach Osten!).

[1] In 1974, the company published five new titles, including Chaco, Eagles, Narvik, Torgau and Coral Sea.

Banner's position was art director, and his knowledge of printing and graphic design shaped GDW's public image and the appearance of its games.

During his tenure, the Association established its basic goals of promoting and protecting the game manufacturing industry, and oversaw the creation of the annual GAMA trade show.