Hobby Trench
Welcoming to beginners, casual and competitive play, community-driven, very friendly staff and owner, encouraging atmosphere
- Multi-level play floorDrop-in friendly
- Terrain on the tables
- Official GW retailer
- Commission painting
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New players are genuinely welcomed here - staff will help you learn the rules during your first game, offer painting advice, and assist with army building. The owner personally greets newcomers and creates an encouraging atmosphere for beginners.
Join the community Discord to arrange pickup games with other players - no need to call ahead or make reservations. The store has several tables available for drop-in gaming, making it easy to find opponents for casual or competitive play.
Check out the bits box for affordable kitbashing supplies (around $1-2 per piece) and browse the used miniatures cabinet for deals on individual models to expand your army without buying full kits.
Hobby Trench offers some of the best paint prices in the Cincinnati area for Citadel and Army Painter paints, plus they have a solid paint selection despite being a smaller store. They also offer free painting tips from knowledgeable staff.
If you use their 3D printing services for miniatures, painting commissions on 3D-printed models come at a discounted rate compared to standard commission pricing. You can also rent their 3D printers to avoid cleanup and maintenance hassles.
