Escalation league using the new Warhammer 40,000 11th edition rules
Purpose A structured, low-pressure league designed to teach 11th edition rules progressively while giving participants a reason to build and paint a new or expanding army. Every round adds points, rules complexity, and narrative stakes — so players grow alongside their armies.
Format Overview
Phase
Points
Duration
Focus
Phase 1 — Combat Patrol
500 pts
2 weeks
Core rules, moving, shooting, charging
Phase 2 — Incursion
1,000 pts
3 weeks
Detachments, stratagems, secondary objectives
Phase 3 — Strike Force
1,500 pts
3 weeks
Army synergies, mission variety
Phase 4 — Onslaught
2,000 pts
4 weeks
Full competitive play, all rules
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, Most Improved Player, and League Champion
All finishers receive a printed certificate and a store discount on their next army purchase
Sign-Up and Start DateRegistration open in-store or online. Entry fee covers a league pack with a phase guide, record sheet, two HW Wargames dice and an HW Wargames hobby sticker.
Phase one will kick off on September 1st.
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