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So, I've been told by a few people here on Dakka, as well as heard on podcasts and read on several sites that Bolt Action is a great game. I'm honestly interested in getting into the game, but I've run into a bit of a snag.

Players.

There are two game stores near me (Game Parlor and Huzzah Hobbies) and today I went to them to ask about their gaming community. Game Parlor didn't have a single book or mini on their shelves, so I didn't even bother to ask if they had players. Huzzah Hobbies had a fair few kits and what appeared to be most of the rulebooks, so hope emerged. I asked one of the employees if they had a Bolt Action community, and he said "a couple of guys play on Thursdays, but mostly Flames of War". I have a Panzerkompanie for FoW, but honestly it's never seen the table as (through reading the rulebook) I came to the decision that the rules just don't do it for me. The editions I own are just a jumbled mess I had a rough time comprehending, and after watching a few games played I walked away saying "meh". I have no problem with 15mm, and out of curiosity I took a look at the FoW rules, but $60 just for a core rulebook is kind of pricey.

After having my hopes for a game over at HH dashed, I decided to post here and see if I had missed anywhere.

I know that Eagle & Empire at least sells the products, but I've gamed there a few times and the players and staff there kind of have a hard time not talking about politics and religion, and I'd really rather not be bombarded by that all evening.

Thanks in advance for any help.