Does anyone still play wargames?

Enki,
Yes, is the answer. The hobby is nowhere as popular as it was in it's
heyday (the 70s & early 80s). In Australia (population around 24
million), there are around still a number of gaming conventions -
miniatures / RPG / boardgames / CCGs each with healthy attendances even
considering distances (Melbourne to Sydney is around 1000kms).

On a local level (I live in the western part of Sydney - population
around 3 million) gaming is supported by a local retail store with room
for around 120 gamers to play any and all of the above branches of the
hobby. The retail owner is a hobbyist himself and has had enough trade
to support his family & business over the last 6 years or so.

I consider myself almost a fanatic (own 350+ board/wargames) so I am
always positive and try to promote the hobby when possible. I get much
more enjoyment out of interacting with other humans than with a PC or
avatar.

My 2 cents.

Regards,
Graham Lockwood.

Graham Lockwood wrote:
> Enki,
> Yes, is the answer. The hobby is nowhere as popular as it was in it's
> heyday (the 70s & early 80s). In Australia (population around 24
> million), there are around still a number of gaming conventions -
> miniatures / RPG / boardgames / CCGs each with healthy attendances even
> considering distances (Melbourne to Sydney is around 1000kms).
>
> On a local level (I live in the western part of Sydney - population
> around 3 million) gaming is supported by a local retail store with room
> for around 120 gamers to play any and all of the above branches of the
> hobby. The retail owner is a hobbyist himself and has had enough trade
> to support his family & business over the last 6 years or so.
>
> I consider myself almost a fanatic (own 350+ board/wargames) so I am
> always positive and try to promote the hobby when possible. I get much
> more enjoyment out of interacting with other humans than with a PC or
> avatar.
>
> My 2 cents.
>
> Regards,
> Graham Lockwood.

Great glad to hear that. There may be a market for games. It dosn't
do me much good because you are on the otehr side of the world. I
don't know much about business but I am not sure how many player it
takes to support a store or a game maker.