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Hello All,
2 friends and I recently took the plunge and bought some 40k. I attempted to search and came up with nothing, so I thought here would be the next logical place. Are there any players or shops in the area that are known to play 40k on a regular basis?

Thanks in advance!

Cleveland ohio has a couple of shops on the west side, namely Warzone Matrix, over by Hopkin's Int'l Airport, as well as a couple of places further west. On the plus side, you can just hop on I-480 and it'll take you almost straight there.

Chris is a good dude, and it's not too difficult to find a game, either.

Cleveland is not that far from me. That would be a possiblility. Thanks for the info!

I concur with the suggestion of Warzone Matrix. It has its own website / forum, which would be a good place to find events and such.

There is also Recess in North Olmsted and Strongsville, Ohio. However, in-store gaming has kinda stopped. They too have their own website / forum.

There is JAC games in Akron, Ohio. I have never been there. There is I think it's called Gamer's Haven in Parma Heights, Ohio, but I have never played there.

I know of some stores in and around the Columbus, Ohio area, which is out of the way. But there is Buckeye Battles and Marauder's Mayhem down that way, if you are interested in bigger tournaments. Both tournaments maintain websites on their events each year.

University of Toledo has I believe it's called BashCon, which has 40k tournaments as well.

I recommend tournaments and conventions because it's a good way to meet / find people in the area that might play on a regular basis.

I regularly play at JAC Games during the school year. They've got a good amount of players and run monthly tournaments. If you drop by on a Sunday or Tuesday evening, there will generally be a few people available for pick-up games. Saturday is WHFB day if I remember correctly. If you go to their forums, you should be able to schedule a game with someone.

Thanks for the updates everyone! I have been to JAC games before, but not for 40k. I know they carry quite a bit of stock too.

Hope this isn't going to bring the thread back from the dead, but I'm also looking for some people to play against around the end of next month or first 2 weeks of October. I'm near Pittsburgh and sometimes travel to the Cleveland area (about every 2-3 months). Also, just as a forewarning: I'm a complete noob at this (still learning).

Legions games is in pittsburgh and is one of the biggest stores on the east coast.. Bit surprised no search came up with it

Its not a mall store and has tons of space (close to 20 tables) for games every day of the week. Open till 2am on fridays and midnight on saturdays

Thanks. I'll have to stop by there very soon.

Columbus as stated earlier is out of the way but has tons of gamers i am from there originally and never had trouble finding a game. If you ever make it that way check out a store called The Guard Tower great place in house pet squigs ( kitty cats )

Cmdr.Keilanias : Hope this isn't going to bring the thread back from the dead, but I'm also looking for some people to play against around the end of next month or first 2 weeks of October. I'm near Pittsburgh and sometimes travel to the Cleveland area (about every 2-3 months). Also, just as a forewarning: I'm a complete noob at this (still learning).

If you are looking for games, let me know. 2 people I know are still building their armies and are new, so it could be fun. :-)

We play in Columbiana, OH at Fantastic Games. Not sure how long of a drive that is for you, but it is an option.

That's not too far of a drive. Maybe an hour and a bit. I'll have to consider that offer once I get my army together. Is there a rule for painted/non-painted army's?

Not at all. They dont play tournaments yet since they are a newer store, so normally it is just friendly pick up games right now. They normally play for about 6 hours, so at least it will make the drive worthwhile.

Gamer's Haven in Middleburg Heights (just south of Clevelend) has 40k every tuesday evening with a packed store. A mix of experienced and new gamers of all ages so you can find a game to your liking.

JAC is also another good place to play at. They hold a tournament once a month and have experienced players.

Not a fan of Recess Games.

I've been to Recess Games a few times only to look around tho. Their WH selection is nice tho.

I'm the VP of the Case Western Reserve University Wargaming Club located 5 miles east of Downtown Cleveland. We play most saturdays and would love to have more players.

Claypool wrote:I'm the VP of the Case Western Reserve University Wargaming Club located 5 miles east of Downtown Cleveland. We play most saturdays and would love to have more players.

Wait... since when does CWRU have a wargaming club? I wish I had known sooner, that could have saved my group on some gas...

We started it up two years ago and became official last year.

I'll have to pass the info along, I've got a buddy back in cleveland going to school for computer engineering at CSU that I used to play 40k with frequently, maybe he'll be able to get some games in with y'all.

Hey guys, I know it's short notice but the Warzone is doing a tournament this saturday:

http://www.warzonematrix.com/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=812

Polonius wrote:Hey guys, I know it's short notice but the Warzone is doing a tournament this saturday:

http://www.warzonematrix.com/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=812

Thanks for the information. I am booked this Saturday, but please feel free to let me know if there are any other upcoming tourneys in the area.

I don't know if you saw this:

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/317347.page

there's a tourney in Pittsburgh Oct. 2nd. Those guys put on a good, low key laid back event.

There are lots of places in the Canton area as well. And I'm always up for a game at my house.