Like a regular Hobby Centre, all Gaming Rooms provide the full range of Games Workshop services. They are larger than a normal Hobby Centre and have many tables, making them perfect for meeting fellow hobbyists.

During the week we have to restrict Gaming Room facilities to those over 16, but at weekends they are open to all hobbyists.

The ruins table above is just one of Harrogate’s varied hobby arenas and can be used for a variety of systems.	These Great Knarlocs (above) are merely part of store regular Tony Bailey’s all-Kroot army. Tony can be seen directing his troops to the right of the gaming table (left).
The Harrogate boys stand proudly before their trophy wall (Left to right: James Kilvington, Alex Limond, Andy Simms and Janthony Mora).

GAMING ROOM FEATURES

• Varied scenery and table set ups for Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, The Lord of The Rings and all the Specialist Games.
• Dedicated painting areas.
• Special events, battles and campaigns.
• Minimum age 16 on weekdays.

TRAVEL TIP

The best way to find the Harrogate store once you've reached Harrogate Town Centre is to head for the train station. It's a five minute walk from this point.

THE HARROGATE GAMING CENTRE

Alex Limond

Games Workshop Harrogate is focused on gaming. Not unusual considering it's a Gaming Room, but Harrogate wants EVERYONE to come and play there. Alex Limond explains.

"Our gaming league is for all systems, is open to all-comers, and has three divisions," he says.

Alex, a manager of some five years, regularly games in-store with a variety of armies. He plays all systems, but his favourite is Warhammer, for which he fields High Elves. His oldest Warhammer 40,000 force are his ‘misfit' Space Marines – he's been collecting them since he was 10!

An impressive wall of fame adorned with winners' plaques from Grand Tournaments and various Conflict Tournaments backs up Harrogate's gaming focus. A Harrogate team regularly goes to these events, but not merely to win. "The team is sent with objectives," Alex explains, "They don't necessarily have to win, just try to fulfil their mission, which might be getting Best General or Most Sporting Player." This extols the virtues of good playing practice, something Alex is keen to promote.

A friendly rivalry exists between Harrogate and neighbours York, and the stores pay each other regular visits. "Having other stores coming over to play at Harrogate is something we want to encourage," says Alex, "just call us up to organise a game." Alex is also keen to challenge all-comers, "I'm the best gamer in the country," he boasts proudly with a cheeky smile.

CAMPAIGNS

Harrogate runs campaigns regularly and it falls to staffer James Kilvington to make them as exciting as possible. The recent Lustrian campaign setting has been particularly appropriate to James as he used to be a herpetologist (that's a reptile handler!), "I think it's working with reptiles that made me want to collect Tyranids," he says of his favourite army.

MINIATURE SHOWCASE: BEST OF GW HARROGATE

	James Kilvington painted the superb Hive Tyrant you see left. His painting style and colour scheme really emphasise the spikiness of the model. The converted Skaven Assassin below is another of James's miniatures. He uses it in his Mordheim warband.
These models are by staffer Janthony Mora, who has come all the way from Ohio to share his prodigious talents with Yorkshire gamers. His Luthor Huss (above) is highly detailed. Ja also enjoys making objective markers, such as the gibbet below. He regularly paints models for the Harrogate store, so if you want some top tips, pop in; he is more than happy to pass on his wisdom.

You can find further deatails of the Harrogate Gaming Room including directions and contact telephone numbers on the Store Finder.

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