I want to start a miniature wargaming scene in my area, starting

>>48737665
Do you have a LGS? If so, they likely already have a wargaming scene which you can tap into. If they do, you can boost appeal by helping the owner set up a tournament in one of the game types and spreading it around on Facebook. If you have a LGS and there isn't a wargaming scene start a Facebook group for wargaming in your town, and then ask the owner to put people who buy wargaming miniatures from him to direct them to your group.

IF you do not have a LGS you're going to face an uphill battle. There'll be a local community center somewhere which will allow you to rent a room on weekends, get some trestles and you and your friends go down for a few weekends, see how you like it. If it's good, you can reach out over community noticeboards and the internet to find new players and induct them into your group. At some point you might want to broach monthly membership (something like $5.00) to help cover the cost of the hall, or selling cans of drink from an esky, but your mileage may vary.

>>48737665
>Also, would picking a skirmish level game help keep prices down?
Hahaha... The fewer the models you need, the more expensive each model is.

>>48737665
I believe that Infinity and Dust are more skirmishy-type wargames.

Battletech is definitely a skirmish.

You grow a scene by playing the game, having a good time, and when people wanna join in you let them join.

Shops tend to be pretty nice about ordering stuff so yeah I'd ask them about it. Usually it's just good business for them to get people in the door having a good time because that shit is infectious when other people come in to just shop around.

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>>48737924
Is true.

From my experience the most "bang for your buck" in terms of wargames is Battletech. The starter box is literally everything you could ever want for a good and long fucking time before you even think about getting more shit.

Several wargames have some sort of volunteer program that gives organizers free shit to hand out and gives guidelines for running events. I'd look to try to get involved with one of those.

Also I think having a demo night would be a solid idea. The LGS owner should be on board if you run it by them, since if you are successful they get sales.

>>48737665

I have been enjoying Frostgrave. Pretty generic fantasy with a low as hell price of entry, with lots of room for expansion if you enjoy it.

>>48739280

Just make sure either you or your LGS has a lot of terrain.

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Malifaux it's lots of fun. The secret schemes mechanics makes game interesting, the card mechanic makes things more strategic and gives you some control. Models are nice, and if you like fantasy you could have a look at the upcoming Neverborn models.
Also, they have a Henchman problem that will reward you with free models and stuff if you manage to grow a community :)

Henchman *program

>>48737912
>a local community center somewhere which will allow you to rent a room on weekends

25-50$ an hour

>>48737665
Just empty out your garage, set up some tables, and be OK with strangers showing up at odd hours.

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