Welcome to our forums. The Bristol Big'Uns are a group of people who enjoy fantasy, science fiction and historical wargames. We tend to play mostly table-top wargames but you will sometimes see CCGs, CMGs, RPGs or board games. If this sounds like a hobby you currently enjoy then why not come along. The club is based at Iron Acton, between Bristol and Yate, in the recently refurbished Parish Hall and is held Sunday evenings from 6 pm until 10 pm. There are tables and chairs available plus various sized scenic mats and terrain for table-top wargames. Please bring with you any drinks or snacks that you require.
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Sunday I was, as ever, warmly greeted by Jim at BIG for an outing of Osprey’s TMWWBK. At the head of my Mahdist forces I was soon frantically attempting to curtail the attempted imperialist incursion of the Sudan.
We didn’t like being shot at and seemed to become Pinned at ‘the drop of a hat’ and, initially at least, I couldn’t cajole them back into the fray, with 3 of my regiments opting for Tiffin. However, as the day wore on, fortunes switched, and the British began to ‘misbehave’ allowing my mounted troops to get to grips with their infantry and roughly handle them. The Imperialists were ultimately ejected from my lands, without gathering much intel.
I did glean some vital information during the game from Jim who confirmed that after 7 years (what!) BIG were on the move to Bishopsworth SW Bristol. Jim and his team are currently modernizing the new first floor venue and expect to open their doors 1 September. The shop will open out to a single gaming area capable of hosting well over 40 passionate dice rollers.
Cheers
If you want to get ahead in life - get an axe.
John.
Some questions answered:
Q: Where is the club?
A: It is at Iron Acton Parish Hall. The postcode is BS37 9UH.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: Persons under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Q: This club sounds great, how much does it cost to join?
A: There is no membership fee. The club runs a play and pay system whereby you only pay subs if you have a game.
Q: Wow! How much are subs?
A: Subs are £4.00 per night.
Q: I'd like to play but don't have any stuff. Does the club provide this?
A: No. You must bring any models, cards, board games, books, dice etc that you need. The club provides tables, chairs, various sized scenic mats and terrain for table-top wargames plus a bunch of like-minded individuals.