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Rangers Lead The Way!: Boots on the Ground

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Rangers Lead The Way!:
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Rangers are individuals dedicated to helping new gamers through their first games of Flames Of War at your local gaming store using our new quick start Open Fire! box set.

They are keen to help you whether you are a veteran player that has been gaming for years, or new to the whole gaming hobby (doesn't matter if you are 8 or 80 years old!).  

■ Rangers have been issues with special Forum Avatars to help you find your local Ranger group.
■ Send them a Private Message to find out more information about their next event.
■ Learn Flames Of War faster with their help.
■ Expand your gaming circle.
■ Meet new players.
■ Find tournaments or other events when you are ready.
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Attention: Store Owners and Managers
Do you want to grow your Flames Of War community! Do you want a Rangers group to come to your store and help promote Flames Of War? Then contact your Customer Service Manager for more information regarding the Ranger program.

Contact Your Customer Service Manager now...

Upcoming Ranger Events Worldwide Last Updated on 16 May 2013

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Upcoming Ranger events in North America
Texicon
17 - 19 May at Texicon in Fort Worth, TX.
Texicon supports all three sections of gaming: Miniatures, Role-Playing, and Board gaming. Each year Texicon will focus on a specific section.  We have chosen to "kick off" our con with Miniature Gaming.  The Metroplex Monsters will have Rangers on-hand all weekend to introduce players to Battlefront’s newest era : Vietnam!
18 May 2013 at Hobbytown USA: New Milford in New Milford, CT.
The Ordo Ineptus Ranger group will be running an Infantry Aces Tournament. Entry Fee is $15, this includes pizza and prizes. Infantry lists only with a maximum of one platoon of armored vehicles.  Call store for more details.

860-799-6193

Hobbytown USA: New Milford
Niagara Hobby and Craft Mart
18 May 2013 at Niagara Hobby and Craft Mart in Cheektowaga, NY.
Open 362 days a year. Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart focuses on products that you and your family can grow with... not grow out of.  Products that children can enjoy alone, parents can enjoy with their children, and grandparents can enjoy with their grandchildren. “The Classroom” hosts daily gaming and special events.  We will have a Ranger in the store from 10:00am to 6:00pm to lead you through an introduction to the biggest historical wargame in the world!

716-681-1666
18 May 2013 at Your Hobby Place in Martinsburg, WV.
Your Hobby Place is the premier shop in the Tri-State area where people can come by and enjoy their hobbies, whatever they may be, in the comfort of others who have the same passions. You can learn more and join our forums at www.yourhobbyplace.com. A Ranger from “The Baltimore” Ranger group will be here for demos from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

304-267-3110
Your Hobby Place
Firefly Toys & Games
18 May 2013 at Firefly Toys & Games in Lexington, SC.
We have lots of open board and card games for you to try, and we will be glad to teach you a new game!  There will be a Ranger in-store from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

803-996-3473
19 May 2013 at Just For Fun Games in Peoria, IL.
Come in and join our vibrant Flames Of War community.  We meet on the battlefields at the store the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.  We hope that you can attend our demo workshop with a local Ranger from 5:00pm - 9:00pm on the 19 May 2013.

309-686-7720
Just For Fun
Red Castle 1 June 2013 at Red Castle Games in Portland, OR.
Red Castle Games is a local game store located in SE Portland, OR, specializing in board games, card games, role-playing games, and table top miniatures games. We carry a wide range of products and accessories and have several events everyday.  There will be a Ranger from the Rose City Dukes in-store from 12:00pm - 6:00pm.

503-774-4263
2 June 2013 at The Bullpen 2.0
in Marina Del Rey, CA.

The Bullpen is breaking into the miniature arena with Flames of War!  Come down and visit the newest wargaming store in the area and get a demo of the biggest WWII miniature game out there.
St. Crispin’s Irregulars will have a Ranger posted to teach you the game from 12:00pm - 6:00pm.

424-228-2830
The Bullpen
The Whiz Store 9 June 2013 at The Whiz Store in Westborough, MA.
The Whiz is central Massachusetts' premier toy, game, gift and hobby shop. Our customers have been growing up with us since 1983! Any Game, Every Day! Let's Play!  Rangers from Task Force Connecticut will be running Vietnam demos from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

508-366-2030
9 June 2013 at Our House Games in Monroe, MI.
Offering a place to hang out and play games; Our House Games opened to provide a place for gamers and families to come together. We don't sell any video games but we offer many games that are based upon them. Our air conditioned game room hosts a series of games and events almost every day of the week. We have snacks and refreshments for sale... guests 12 and under need to be accompanied by an adult to attend most of our events. 
Our House Games
Come in and see what the hype is about the world’s most popular WWII game. A Ranger will be on hand from 10:00am to 6:00pm to answer any questions you may have.

734-242-4263
Hard Knox Games 15 June 2013 at Hard Knox Games in Radcliff, KY.
Hard Knox Games is the premier location for tabletop gaming in Hardin County and the surrounding areas. We stock a fine assortment of miniatures, role-playing games, collectible card games, board games, hobby supplies, dice and more! A Ranger from Battle Vault will be on-hand from 12:00pm to 6:00pm to run demos of the hottest WWII game on the market.

270-352-5669
15 June 2013 at Get Your Game On in Ann Arbor, MI.
Get Your Game On is Ann Arbor’s only card and gaming store. Come in and try a free demo for Flames of War from a Ranger of the Black Swamp Wargaming Club between 10:00am and 6:00pm. Flames of War is the most popular historical Wargame ever!

734-786-3746

Get Your Game On
Game On
15 June 2013 at Game On Cafe in Augusta, ME.
LHMG will have a Ranger on station from 10:00am to 6:00pm to lead prospective players through the new OPEN FIRE! Demo set for Flames of War. Come in and experience the rumbling of heavy armor on one of our gaming tables. Game On Cafe is Augusta's premier, locally owned and operated gaming center.
We offer video gaming, table top gaming, RPGs and Collectable card games Like MTG and Kaijudo. We also have a full kitchen with a menu that's more than reasonable!

207-512-8798
15 June 2013 at Grand Adventures in Murfreesboro, TN.
Grand Adventures is a locally owned shop that focuses on our community. We believe that comics are more fun when shared with others, and gaming is about more than winning. We actively promote sportsmanship and fellowship in all of our many leagues and tournaments. Your Team Rangers will be on-hand from 10:00am - 6:00pm to run interested players through a short battle with the OPEN FIRE demo set.

615-867-0838
Grand Adventures
22 June 2013 at Hobbytown USA in Kennesaw, GA.
The Games Department at HobbyTown USA in Kennesaw Georgia is one of the largest in the area with games from all makes and types. We have 15 tables for use during store hours that are free for use (just a few simple rules). We also run various events and tournaments on the weekends.  The Southern Regiment will have a Ranger on-hand from 12:00pm to 6:00pm to answer any questions you may have.

770-426-8800
22 June 2013 at Imperial Hobbies in Richmond, BC, Canada.
Celebrating 27 years of service to the hobby community! We are British Columbia's largest model and game store. We specialise in Fantasy and Historical Games, along with a top notch Plastic Model selection. A Ranger from the 4th Monkey Troop will be in store from 12:00pm to assist in all matters Flames Of War.

604-273-4427
Imperial Hobbies
Upcoming Ranger Events in Europe
NEW! Weekly Ranger Events
Every Wednesday at Dominaria Every Wednesday at Dominaria
The guys at Dominaria  have a growing Flames Of War community and every Wednesday is Flames Of War, if you are looking for somewhere to play or learn how to play Flames Of War pop down and join the community.

Coronel Bobes 5,
Bajos   
Oviedo   
+34 985 26 36 87

Every Saturday at Parabellum
Every Saturday the Flames Of War community will be running games and teaching new gamers how to play and paint. So if you are new to the hobby and want to join their community pop down to the store.

Bisbe Rafael José Berger 6,
Bajos   
Palma de Mallorca   
+34 971 919 131

Parabellum
Every Wednesday at Dominaria Every Sunday at Quimera
Quimera will be running demo games and painting lessons every Sunday in the store. So pop down and join their growing Flames Of War community.

C/ Jorge Juan 112
Madrid
Madrid
28028
España

18 May 2013 at Night of Muesums: Battle of Mokra
Warsaw Wargaming Club Dragon will be running intro games of Flames Of War focusing on the Battle of Mokra, so if you are in Warsaw pop in and learn how to play Flames Of war.

ul. Marszałkowska 21/25
Warsaw
Poland
tel. +48 22 576 30 02

Night of Muesums

18 - 19 May 2013 at Premios Ejérctio 2013
La Comarca del Hobby’ from Zaragoza will be presenting a demo on how to paint  Open Fire tanks. So pop down and learn how to paint 15mm tanks.
18 - 19 May 2013 at Sheffield Triples in Sheffield.
For over three decades SWS has organised and presented the show and tournament known as 'The Sheffield Triples' which continues to promote the hobby in the most spectacular and innovative ways. This is one of the North of England’s premier Wargames Shows with most of the UK traders attending and plenty of gaming tables there is certainly something for everyone at the show.
Triples 2013
Triples 2013 The GCN will be at Sheffield Triples this weekend running intro games of Flames Of War so pop over to the GCN stand and grab a game.

Click here for more information regarding Sheffield Triples...

The English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA.
25 May 2013 at Alien Airsoft
Alien Nation will be running a series of demo games throughout the day so pop down to the store and learn how to play.

C/ Florida 66,
Local A Aranjuez
Madrid
+34 616 939 524

Every Wednesday at Dominaria
Battlegroup North 25 - 26 May 2013 with Battlegroup North in York, UK.
Steve Nolan from the Leeds Night Owls Rangers group will be running demo games of Flames Of War over the 2 days. Pop down and learn how to play Flames of War and have a great a day out at the museum.

http://www.yorkshireairmuseum.org/air-museum-news/air-museum-events/battlegroup-north-admission-info

Battlegroup North
Yorkshire Air Museum
Elvington
York, YO41 4AU.
25 May 2013 at The Rift in Rivergate, Peterborough.
The Peterborough Rangers group will be in at The Rift running intro games for the day. So pop down and learn to play Flames of War.

22 Rivergate Shopping Centre, Rivergate, Town Centre, Peterborough, PE1 1EL.
The Rift
26 May 2013 at the Scottish Nationals
Venue: Falkirk Wargaming Club Hall.
Entry £10 which includes lunch.
1780 points, Late-war.

This will be Scotland's first National Tournament where we will be gathering our Flames Of War Community to crown a Scottish Champion. Players of all levels of experience from anywhere in the UK or Europe are welcome. The Scottish Ranger Team will be there so all players can expect great support on the day. Worlds at War are also running a series of instore warm up events so you can test out those 1780 points lists. Tickets can be bought at the Worlds at War website and for more details please email: frankkeast@hotmail.co.uk

The Rangers will also be running demo games on the day for those of you that are still new to the hobby.

Wappinshaw

1 June 2013 at Wappinshaw in Glasgow, Scotland.
Martin from the Glasgow Games Group will be running demo games of Flames Of War at Wappinshaw. This is one of the oldest wargames shows in Scotland and has moved to a new venue at the Kelvin Hall Glasgow.

Glasgow Club Kelvin Hall
1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW
0141 276 1450
Please follow the links below for more information and how to get to the show:

http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/glasgow-club/kelvin-hall/Getting-to-glasgow-club-kelvin-hall/Pages/default.aspx
2 June 2013 Early War Tournament
Warsaw Wargaming Club Dragon will be running an Early War Tournament. For more information coantact Jakub Charmo: kuba.charmo@wp.pl

Kopcińskiego 7
Warsaw
Poland

8 June 2013 at Wargames Store in Brimstage, Wirral.
Dave will be running Anniversary games of D-Day to mark the launch of the new D-Day books. So if you are interested in joining the action drop them a line and book your spot. Also don’t forget to ge them to reserve your copy.

Brimstage Forge
Brimstage
Wirral
CH63 6JA

http://www.brimstageforge.co.uk

Wargames Store
Miniature Empire 8 June 2013 at Miniature Empire in Gants Hill, Ilford.
The guys at Miniature Empire will be running break out games on the release of the new D-Day compilation. So if you are a veteran gamer get in touch with Miniature Empire to reserve your copy. If you take down your old copies you will get given a free set of the new rural bases.

347 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6NE.
02079983008
8 - 9 June at Janco Toys in Barnsley
Colin and the club are doing a Flames Of War  Rangers event on 8 - 9 June we will be doing the anniversary of D-Day landing there will be games people to show new gamers how to play Flames Of War and also painting demos to show you how to get the best out of your tanks and infantry.

51 Park Road, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley S70 5AA.
01226-208654
http://www.jancotoys.co.uk
Janco Toys
Frikeo 10 June 2013 at Frikeo
The store will be running demo games of Open Fire, pop down and learn how to play.
c/ Princesa Polixena 1º Bajo Derecha
29004 - Málaga.
Tel.: 679486509
Email: javierquero@frikeo.com
Web: Frikeo.com
12 June 2013 at Acme Games in llandidnod, Gwynedd.
Alex will be running break out games from the Normandy Beaches. Also to tie in with the release of the new D-Day compilation get your name signed up so that you do not miss out on your chance to get the books early.

25 Madoc Street, llandidnod, Gwynedd LL30 2TL.
01492872707
 
Acme Games
15 June 2013 at De Dobbelsteen Hertogenbosch.
De Dobbelsteen
Rob and his Rangers group will be running a tournament and showing new players how to play Flames Of War. So pop down and see how tournaments are played and learn to play if you have not tried the game before.

Vughterstraat 56
5211 GK
's-Hertogenbosch
Tabletop Nation 29 June 2013 at Tabletop Nation in Hockley, Essex.
Chelmsford Bunker will be down at Tabletop Nation again on the 29th of June. This month they will be on hand running a total war game and also have a demo table for Flames of War set up. So pop down and join in the gaming.

17 Eldon Way, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4AD.
14 July 2013 Marauder Games
Showdown: Vietnam Tour of Duty Tournament
Andy will be running a Vietnam Tournament, to get more information please contact Darren on 07725575588 or email at maraudergames@googlemail.com

There will also be demo games of Vietnam so if you are new and not yet tried Tour of Duty pop down and learn how to play.

The North West Gaming Centre, 1st Floor, Hallam Business Centre, Hallam Street, Stockport, SK2 6PT.
Marauder Games
Marauder Games 20 - 21 July 2013 Marauder Games
Marauder Games will be running Toy Soldier again this year, following on from a successful event in 2012.  Andy Brown will be running a 1750 point Late War Tournament.  There will also be demo games of Flames Of War so that you can learn how to play if new to Flames Of War.

To book your tickets and find out more information please go to the following link:
http://www.northwestgamingcentre.co.uk/?page_id=35&ee=4

The North West Gaming Centre, 1st Floor, Hallam Business Centre, Hallam Street, Stockport, SK2 6PT.
28 - 29 July 2013 in Daventry
Adolf Don't Surf
Two Periods...disparate but linked by a desire to succeed!
The early part of WW2 - stretching from the Blitzkrieg attacks into Poland and then into France to the early desert conflicts in North Africa.
 
Vietnam. A lengthy conflict involving several nations where as ever the biggest loser was the civilian population of the war torn southern part of the country.

For more information head to the following web page:

http://www.adolfdontsurf.co.uk/index.html

ICon Environmental Innovation Centre
Eastern Way
Daventry
NN11 4FP

21 - 22 September 2013 at Tabletop Nation
This year’s European Grand Tournament will be held at TableTop Nation
1780 points Late-war Tournament.

This is the 3rd year that we will be running the European Grand Tournament, after 5 games fought over 2 days we will see the 2013 Grand Champion who will automatically be invited to the 2013 Masters event.

Tickets will be going on sale 16 May 2013, so get your ticket early to avoid missing out. The Chelmsford Bunker will also be on hand to show people how to play Flames Of War.
Late-war
For more information please email Gareth Richards: gareth.richards@battlefront.co.nz
28 - 29 September 2013 at Derby World Wargames 2013 at Castle Donington International Exhibition Centre, Derby, UK.
Tony from COGS and Gareth from Battlefront will be running demo games of Flames of War using Open Fire. Pop down claim your free tank for taking part and having a game. Also at the show are plenty of traders carrying Flames of War. There is also a Flames of War Tournament being run over the weekend.

http://www.worldwargames.co.uk

Castle Donington International Exhibition Centre
Castle Donington
Derby, DE74 2RP.
Calling all Flames Of War Players in Germany
Stores in your area need your help to spread the word regarding Flames Of War. For more informantion, please contact Gareth Richards at: gareth.richards@battlefront.co.nz


Last Updated On Thursday, May 16, 2013 by Blake at Battlefront