Learn to Play — Escalation League

A structured, low-pressure league for Warhammer 40,000 to encourage players to play games. Each game is 1000pt but in every game you can use a different army, you are registered not your army. This league will run from now until the end of December 2027. The top five will gain points for the HW Wargames Annual Grand Championship of 2027.

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 A structured, low-pressure league for AoS to encourage players to play games. Each game is 1000pt but in every game you can use a different army, you are registered not your army. This league will run from now until the end of December 2027. The top five will gain points for the HW Wargames Annual Grand Championship of 2027.

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Escalation league using the current Horus Heresy 3rd edition rules Purpose A structured, low-pressure league designed to teach 3rd edition rules progressively while giving participants a reason to build and paint a new or expanding army. Every round adds points, and narrative stakes — so players grow alongside their armies. Format Overview Month 1 - 800 points Month 2 - 1400 points Month 3 - 2000 points Key Rules Army lock: If you are not enjoying the army you are playing or a new shiny army has been released you can change faction (we want everyone to enjoy the game) but staying with the same army is encouraged Building your army: Each phase is a great opportunity to add new units — whether that's a fresh purchase or something that's been sitting in the pile of shame waiting for its moment. Whatever stage your collection is at, you're welcome at the table Painting requirement: Fully painted armies are not required but encouraged. Points will be awarded to players making painting progress from one round to the next and for fully painted armies. A spray primer followed by a single base coat is all it takes to make your army look like it's coming together and it doesn't need to take long. Not sure where to start? Swing by the store and we'll help you pick the right colours and get your models ready for the table, painting lessons can be arranged for a time convenient for you Proxies accepted in Phase 1 only for players wanting to try something a bit different Scoring Win / Draw / Loss: 3 / 1 / 0 points Bonus Point: Making painting progress between rounds (photos of armies will be taken at the start of each phase) Extra bonus point: Fully painted army each game League standings displayed in-store on the hobby board Learning Support Open hobby nights — dedicated table time for building and painting league armies; staff available for technique questions Phase recap sheet — one-page summary of new rules introduced each phase, available at the counter Prizes & Recognition End-of-league awards: Best Painted Army and League Champion All finishers receive a printed certificate Sign-Up and Start DateRegistration open in-store or online. Entry fee covers a league pack with a record sheet, two HW Wargames dice and an HW Wargames hobby sticker. Month one will kick off on September 1st.

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