War Game Clubs and Game Shops

USA: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO

by Pat Condray

Game! is indebted to Pat Condray for: These clubs and shops have been collected from a variety of sources. In the first case we are indebted to the “Clubs of the World” list appearing in MWAN. As for the shops, it must be admitted that more money is spent on other aspects of “The Greater World of Adventure Gaming” than historical miniatures. This is reflected in the emphasis of game shops. Most shops will offer items of value to the historical gamer, including modeling supplies and recruiting opportunities. Those shops which are reported to have a moderate historical emphasis are indicated by * after the entry.

ALABAMA

    Birmingham Wargaming Association: Vincent Solfronk, (205) 853-5434 e-mail: vsolfronk@mindspring.com, Lee Cleveland, (205)322-1811 e-mail: leecleveland@hotmail.com, web site: http: www.geocities.com/vsolfronk/birmingham_wargaming_association.html
    Hartselle-Huntsville Al Gamers: John Bili, 503 W. Broadway, Hartselle, AL 35640. (205) 773-0323.

    SHOPS
    TIME PORTAL HOBBIES: C/O Rudy Nelson, 1602 15th SW Childersburg, AL 35044. (256) 378-8082, e-mail: scottnelson@bellsouth.net. *
    Hobbies & Collectibles: 406 Broad St., Gadsden AL 35901. (256) 543-2255.

ALASKA

    Homer High Gaming Club, PO Box 2379, Homer AK 99603-2379, (907) 235-7879

    SHOPS
    BOSCO'S COMICS: 2606 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK. (907) 274-4115.
    BOSCO'S COMICS: 800 East Dimond Blvd. Suite 155, Anchorage, AK (907) 696-5166.
    BOSCO'S COMICS: 1401 Old Glenn Hwy. #100E, Eagle River, AK (334) 347-9825.

ARIZONA

    SHOPS
    Game Depot: 3136 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282. (480) 966-4727.

ARKANSAS

    Hot Springs Historical Wargamers: Thurs, Steve Westerfield, (501) 760-2708.
    Riverbluff Irregulars: Charlie Clay, tankrider@aol.com, PO Box 19213, Jonesboro AR 72404. Web site: http://www.members.nbci.com/KH_Clay/RBIClub.htm.

CALIFORNIA

    25mm Wargaming Club: Southern CA, Michael Verity, (818) 993-0803.
    Adventurer's Guild Historical Gamers: Steve Verdoliva, (909) 509-6610. E-mail : advguildriv@hotomail.com.
    Bakersfield Wargame Group: Larry Megazzi, 6408 Glenrock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309(805) 834-4918
    Central Valley Wargamers: John Marsella 1413 Encore Court, Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 574-9676. BigBadBbba@aol.com
    East Bay Gaming Club: At the Scenario Game & Hobby Shoppe: 37120 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536. (510) 792-9333. Jeff Hiatt. Web site: http://www.codevermillion.net/newsite/index.htm.
    Fair Valley Wargamers: Southern CA, Rich de Rosa, (818) 331-4553.
    Historical Gaming Society: Mike O'Brien, mikeobriensac@hotmail.com or Brian Fritz at (916) 988-6565, http://www.game-con.con
    Landwehr Society: Robert (Bob) Burke, 4726 Appaloosa Court, Antioch, CA 94509 (510) 777-9355 , BURKER1@aol.com
    Little Generals Club: Brian Morgan (559) 896-574-9676
    Mini-Wars: Ron Lange, 9450 N. Paradise Road, Delhi, CA 95315 (209 656-1990 ron_lange@hotmail.com
    Miniature Warfare Institute: Prof. William (Bill) F. Butler, 1699 Sardonyx, Livermore, CA 94550 (925) 606-6141 wbutler@attbi.com
    Model Generals Club (Fresno Battle Group): Brent Burdine, 497 W. Keats Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612 (559) 222-3310 burviking@prodigy.net
    Model Generals Club (Merced Detachment): Chris Anderson, 1675 Laurel Street, Merced, CA 95340 (209) 383-6860 anderson_christopher@yahoo.com
    Model Generals Club (Field Force Z): Gary Zaharek, 1788 Conrad Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124-4501 (408) 978-1443, e-mail: zaharekt@jps.net.
    Model Generals Club (Stanislaus County Corps): Steve Montgomery, 720 Seaborg Street, Turlock, CA 95380 (209) 668-4826 samshag@yahoo.com
    North Bay Gaming Club: Ron Hubbard, (707) 792-5954, www.dnai.com/~hazen/gaming
    Northridge 25mm Wargaming Club: Michael Verity, (818) 993-0803, 9025 Rathborn Ave, Northridge CA 91325.
    Peninsula Area Wargamers: Dale Shanek, (408) 373-7610.
    Politically Incorrect Gaming Society: Meets at Brookhurst Hobbies, 12188 Brookhurst St. Garden Grove, CA 92840. (714) 636-9150. POC Larry Huber. E-mail: info@brookhursthobbies.com. Web site: htto://www.brookhursthobbies.com.
    San Joaquin Valley Wargaming Association: Robert (Bob) Orr, 2720 San Ignacio #3, Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 529-3339), e-mail: boborr@prodigy.net or (Santa Fe Hobbies [209] 869-0850 in Riverbank, CA)
    Santa Rosa Pike & Shot Society: Clif Castle, (707) 528-7288, e-mail: 3hedgehogs@msn.com.
    Secret Society of Miniature Wargamers: Kevin Rounsaville, (909) 247-3958, or rsaville@ix.netcom.com.
    South Bay Gaming Club: Gary Price. At the Scenario Game and Hobby Shop 37120 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536. (510) 792-9333. Web page: http://www.armory.com/~sbgc/, or Chris Salander (408) 428-4038 or e-mail: salander@batnet.com .
    Southern CA Miniature Wargamers: Barry Geipel, (909) 860-0595 or bgeipel@primenet.com.
    San Diego Historical Miniature Wargamers: Mike Farley 2042 Coolidge St #98, San Diego, CA 92111. (858) 278-5237. E-mail: mfarley@san.rr.com. Web site: http://www.geocities.com/mfarl2001/.
    Tulare Wargamers: Ron Vaughan, 730E Tulare Ave. Tulare, CA 93274. (209) 686-3633, e-mail: ronvaughan@prodigy.net
    Tustin Naval Miniatures: John Fiorello (909) 676-6043 or naval@tfgl.com
    War Gaming Society: Ken Mackie, 3153 Tupelo, Merced, CA 95348, (209) 726-8803 renaissancehighlander@hotmail.com
    Weekend Wargamers: Los Angeles, CA, Nigel Olympia (213) 669-1196, mcdeath@ix.netcom.com
    East Bay Armchair Generals: Jon Caudill. E-mail: jon.caudill@kp.org .(510)-987-1992 during business hours. Meet at the Richmond Library. Web page: www.geocities.com\tsintsu\WWL

    SHOPS
    The War House: 630 West Willow St. Long Beach, CA 90806. (562) 424-3180. E-mail: warhouse@earthlink.net. *
    The Last Grenadier: 820 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505. (818) 848-9144. *
    All-Star Games: 2773 South Diamond Bar Blvd. Diamond, CA 91765. (909) 598-4700. E-mail: info@allstargames.com. Web site: http://www.allstargmes.com.
    Game Empire: 7051 Clairement Mesa Blvd. Suite 306, San Diego, CA 92111. (858) 576-1525. Web site: http://www.gameempire.com. *
    Kemp's Komics & Kards: 3643 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92501. (909) 684-9994.
    Adventurer's Guild of Riverside: Steve Verdoliva. 3488 Madison St. Riverside,, CA. 92504. (909) 509-6610. E-mail: advguild@hotmail.com. *
    Brookhurst Hobbies: Larry Huber.12188 Brookhurst St. Garden Grove, CA 92840. (714) 636-9150. E-mail: info@brookhursthobbies.com. Web site: htto://www.brookhursthobbies.com. *
    Riverview Hobby: 215 Roberts Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. (661) 399-4902. *
    KJG Games Group: 317 Town Center West, Santa Maria, CA 93458. (805) 614-GAME. E-mail: kjggames@aol.com. Web site: http://www.members@aol.com.
    Gamescape: 333 Divisadero St. San Francisco, CA 94117. (415) 621-4263.
    Gator Games & Hobbies: 4212 Olympic Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403. (650) 571-7529. E-mail: gatorgames@aol.com. Web site: http://www.gatorgames.com.
    Scenario Game & Hobby Shoppe: 37120 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536. (510) 792-9333.*
    Dr. Comics and Mr. Games: 4014 Piedmont Ave. Oakland, CA 94611. (510) 601-7800. E-mail: drcomics@earthlink.net.
    D & J Hobbies: 96 N. San Tomas Aquino Rd., Campbell, CA 95008. (408) 379-1696. Web site: http://www.djhobby.com.
    Game*Alot Toys & Games: 1526 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060. (831) 429-9009. E-mail: gamealot@cruzio.com. Web site: http://www.gamealot.com.

COLORADO

    Colorado Historical Gamers: Steve Weeldreyer $15/yr, 2430 S. Eagle Way, Aurora CO 80014. (303) 752-3213. E-mail: CHG_PRES_STEVE@MSN.COM
    Colorado Military Historians: Rick Stockton, (303) 452-2446 or Chris Caudill, 414 S. Clarkson, Apt #6, Denver CO 80209.
    Colorado Springs Gaming Association: Gill Silva, (719) 392-7727-9142, 5079 Stillwater Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918
    Dead General's Society: Steve Rolston, Colorado Springs CO. (719) 598-8874.
    North Academy Irregulars:: Colorado Springs, CO, John Bicknell, (719) 592-9769.

    SHOPS
    Attacktix, 15107 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora CO 80014, or call (303) 699-3349 or e-mail at dye4minis@ad.com. (Manufacturers of MINIFIGS.)*
    Hobbytown USA: Citadel Crossing, 839 N. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80909. (719) 637-0404. *
    Gamer's Haven: 5640 N. Academy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. (719) 531-9863.
    Hobbytown USA: 1726 E. Woodlawn Rd.Colorado Springs, CO 80920. (719) 531-0404.*
    Bonnie Brae Hobbies: 3421 S. Broadway, Englewood CO 80110. (303) 806-6526.
    Collector Mania: 17892 Cottonwood Dr. Parker, CO 80134. (303) 766-3530.
    Compleat Games & Hobbies: 326 N. Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 473-1116. Web site: http://www.gamesandhobbies.com.


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