Your guide to playing Star Wars Legion in South Africa
So, you have assembled your Legion. Painted Darth Vader to perfection and maybe even a few of your Stormtroopers. You have played a few games against friends and family around the kitchen table. But now you feel the need to branch out into the bigger world of miniature gaming.
For some, this is a scary step. Where do you go play your first competitive match of Legion? Well, have no fear as we hope to shed some light on some of the stores and clubs around South Africa that will enable you to spread your wargaming wings.
There are many options available should you want to test your skills or even just meet new people who share a passion for this hobby. This most likely would be at a local hobby shop or club. To make things easier for you, we have compiled a list of the most prominent stores and clubs where you can either purchase or play Star Wars Legion, neatly sorted by region.
Gauteng
Situated in Randburg, the Nexus Hub has a wide variety of Legion products for you to choose from. They also host regular play days & events for beginners. So feel free to check out their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NexusHubEvents/)
Contact info
Address: 21 Harley Street , Randburg
Contact no: 011 789 8215
Web: http://www.outerlimits.co.za/
Located in Meadowdale, Timeless is well known for its monthly board game events. Since they have moved into their new store location, they have embraced Legion and offer a great play space for veterans & newcomers alike.
Contact info
Address: Shop 12A, Meadowdale Value Centre, Cnr Hyperama Link & Dick Kemp Roads, Meadowdale
Contact no: 087 701 1702
Mail: info@timelessboardgames.co.za
Geekhome is situated in Pretoria and is a destination any Legion player should check out if they are based out that side. Besides offering a large variety of Legion they also have plenty of game tables ready for you and your miniatures.
Contact info
Address: Waterglen Shopping Centre , Pretoria
Contact no: 012 998 8574
Web: www.geekhome.co.za
Based out of the Jeppe Quondam Bowling Club in Bedfordview, Warzone runs regular Legion play days & events. For more info on upcoming events & tournaments , check out the clubs Facebook page. (https://www.facebook.com/WarzoneMiniatureWargamingClub/)
Situated in Roosevelt Park, Threeplus caters for a wide variety of wargames including Legion. Should you be interested in checking them out, feel free to have a look at their Facebook page for details on future events (https://www.facebook.com/groups/threepluswargaming/)
KWAZULU-NATAL
Kapow is based in Durban North and offers KZN players a friendly environment to meet up & play Legion. They also have a wide variety of Legion products for sale. For more info check out their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/kapowcomics1/)
Contact info
Address: Kensignton Square , Durban North
Contact no: 074141579
WESTERN CAPE
Based in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, Durbanville Games offers players a large selection of Legion product with ample play space to boot. For more info on Legion events head on over to their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/durbanvillegames/) for more info.
Contact info
Address: SHOP 2a, VILLAGE WALK SHOPPING CENTRE, 25 WELLINGTON ROAD, DURBANVILLE
Contact no: 021 204 7925
Web: www.durbanvillegames.co.za
Sword & Board is located in Milnerton and has a great selection of Legion products on hand. They also have a stunning array of gaming tables for you to play on. Should you be interested in checking them out, here is a link to their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Swordandboard/)
Contact info
Address: Unit 6, point business park, Milnerton, Milnerton
Contact no: 081 571 6750
Operating out Plumstead in the Southern suburbs of Cape Town, Pandemonium Games offers players a wide variety of product and play space to enjoy their wargaming hobby. Feel free to check out their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PandemoniumGamesSA/) for info on future legion events.
Contact info
Address: 203 Main Road, Plumstead
Web: www.pandemoniumgames.co.za
We hope that the above breakdown of stores & clubs will help guide you to a location that will suite your gaming needs.
Should you have any additional questions or queries about Legion, feel free to reach out to us on our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/StarWarsLegionZA/)