ANDY HOBDAY: GAMER & RULES AUTHOR

A Prodigy of Fighting Fantasy

When my dad handed me The – of Firetop Mountain (the first Fighting Fantasy book) over 40 years ago, I had no idea that this little paperback would be the catalyst for a lifelong obsession with miniature gaming. I thought I was just diving into a fun solo adventure book where I could be a hero, battling monsters and solving puzzles. Little did I know, I was about to stumble down a rabbit hole leading me to armies of tiny painted soldiers, vast battlefields, and, eventually, a full-fledged career in the gaming world. Growing up wasn’t exactly a walk in the park. My childhood wasn’t the happiest, so books became my sanctuary. I devoured the works of Tolkien, Lewis, Le Guin, and Eddings. Still, it wasn’t until I stumbled upon…

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Miniature Wargames (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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