Thread:Wazat/@comment-2600:6C40:1900:2F0:F805:AC25:9BB9:99DD-20171216153201/@comment-454133-20171217023304

I first went to maps.google.com and searched for "tabletop game stores in Hannibal, MO", and found a few possible options. The most promising appears to be Underdark Comics & Games. Comic stores often, but don't always, have crossover with tabletop games. A lot of places like that will have some tables set up for gaming, and hopefully knowledge of who's playing what and where. It's worth giving them a call. Quincy Hobby Center is another good place to call. Hobby centers likewise often branch into tabletop and board games, maybe even more than comic shops. Even if no one there plays, you could visit while people are there and see if someone wants to try it out. Maybe spark someone's interest.

Another place you should go is Facebook. Search for an X-Wing group or page for your state or surrounding area. Mine lists in its sidebar the game stores that hold X-Wing nights. Ask around and see if people know anyone who plays in your area. Have an idea of how far you're willing to drive to play every week, or every other week, or once a month. Have sane limits though -- don't go driving 3 hours for a game!

Ask on the FFG Forums or Reddit. Could be a really quick way to find out who's out there, or for someone to point you in the right direction.

Also try a google search. I searched for "x-wing miniatures players in Missouri" or in Illinois, and got some maybe promising results. This could lead to a Facebook post you missed, or a Reddit post.

Maybe find out where Regionals are held in your area; Regionals is the big tournament that happens at a semi-local level (Worlds is the next-largest). Looks like there's some going on in Independence MO, and there's probably something in Illinois (maybe Springfield?), maybe other places too. Those may be too far away (and too big of events) to be helpful though... Even if you don't sign up for regionals, merely discussing it on facebook can be a great way to meet people in your area. Other smaller and more local events like Campaign Against Cancer and various smal tournaments are good opportunities to meet people too.

Last of all, you could see if you can find people at school or on facebook in your area who play the game but don't have somewhere to go. Or who don't play the game but would like to try it out. Ask friends on Facebook if they'd like to give it a try! You could meet at a nearby game store, or at someone's house. You could be the kernal that grows a new X-Wing community in your area. ^_^

I hope that helps!