Matt Burnell (Spence, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Recently I visited a place in my electorate where the magic happens. By that I am referring to Magic: The Gathering, and that place is Table Top Warfare in Gawler. They also cater for a number of other games ranging from Warhammer 40K to Dungeons and Dragons through to many card games like Star Wars: Unlimited, a game I took quite a liking to on the day. This place has been a fixture in Gawler for well over six years now. They've been recognised for the past three years as the best business in Gawler by the Gawler Business Development Group.

For many, opening a small business successfully can be akin to rolling dice but, luckily for Wayne, Mark and the team at Table Top Warfare, many of their dice have 20 sides to them. They are not only a shopfront where one can purchase games and hobby supplies but also a place where a community spanning hundreds will regularly congregate. They will play a game or two, compete in a tournament, and share a laugh and socialise with friends in a safe and welcoming environment. Being there took me back in time to the days when I dabbled in Shadowrun, Magic: The Gathering and a bit of D&D.

I give a big thank you to storeowner Wayne Fischer for showing me how they run a small business that is not just successful but also provides a great deal of community good too. Anyone who is looking for a game, get out to Gawler Table Top Warfare. They have a huge range. There is something for everyone in the family.