{"title":"Learn to Play — Escalation League","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhether you're picking up your first box of miniatures or finally giving that shelved army its moment in the sun, our Escalation League is the perfect way to get into Warhammer 40,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe league runs over three months,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMonth 1 - Beginner-friendly 800 points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMonth 2 - 1400 points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMonth 3 - 2000 points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach month increases the size of games gradually introduces new rules and mechanics gradually, so you're never thrown in at the deep end — by the time you're playing a full-size game, it'll feel completely natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePainting is encouraged but we keep it achievable — a primer and a base coat is all you need to get started, and we're happy to help you pick colors and get your models looking great right here in the store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt the end of the league there are prizes for the Champion and Best Painted Army, but the real reward is walking away with a painted army and the confidence to play it anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"learn-to-play-11th-edition-warhammer-40k-escalation-league","title":"Learn to Play 11th Edition Warhammer 40k Escalation League","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eEscalation league using the new Warhammer 40,000 11th edition rules\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 232.0px; height: 17.0px; background-color: #000000; padding: 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px; border: 1.0px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 12.0px Times; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; color: #ffffff; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhase\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 87.0px; 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padding: 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px; border: 1.0px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 12.0px Times; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; color: #ffffff; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFocus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 232.0px; height: 17.0px; background-color: #000000; padding: 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px; border: 1.0px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; color: #ffffff; background-color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;\"\u003ePhase 1 — Combat Patrol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 87px; height: 17px; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 1px; border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 12.0px Times; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; color: #ffffff; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;\"\u003e500 pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 84.0px; height: 17.0px; background-color: #000000; padding: 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px; border: 1.0px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 12.0px Times; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; color: #ffffff; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;\"\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 364.0px; height: 17.0px; background-color: #000000; padding: 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px; border: 1.0px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 12.0px Times; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; color: #ffffff; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;\"\u003eCore rules, moving, shooting, charging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 232.0px; height: 17.0px; background-color: #000000; padding: 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px; border: 1.0px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; color: #ffffff; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;\"\u003ePhase 2 — Incursion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 87px; height: 17px; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 1px; border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 12.0px Times; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; color: #ffffff; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;\"\u003e1,000 pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 84.0px; height: 17.0px; background-color: #000000; padding: 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px; border: 1.0px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 12.0px Times; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; color: #ffffff; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;\"\u003e3 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 364.0px; height: 17.0px; background-color: #000000; padding: 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px; border: 1.0px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; color: #ffffff; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetachments, stratagems, secondary objectives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 232.0px; height: 17.0px; background-color: #000000; padding: 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px; border: 1.0px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 12.0px Times; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; color: #ffffff; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;\"\u003ePhase 3 — Strike Force\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 87px; height: 17px; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 1px; border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 12.0px Times; font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures; color: #ffffff; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;\"\u003e1,500 pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 84.0px; height: 17.0px; background-color: #000000; padding: 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px 1.0px; border: 1.0px solid #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; 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Whatever stage your collection is at, you're welcome at the table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePainting requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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? 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Every round adds points, and narrative stakes — so players grow alongside their armies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMonth 1 - 800 points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMonth 2 - 1400 points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMonth 3 - 2000 points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Rules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmy lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding your army:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePainting requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProxies accepted in Phase 1 only\u003c\/strong\u003e for players wanting to try something a bit different\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWin \/ Draw \/ Loss: 3 \/ 1 \/ 0 points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBonus Point: Making painting progress between rounds (photos of armies will be taken at the start of each phase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExtra bonus point: Fully painted army each game\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeague standings displayed in-store on the hobby board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen hobby nights\u003c\/strong\u003e — dedicated table time for building and painting league armies; staff available for technique questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase recap sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e — one-page summary of new rules introduced each phase, available at the counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrizes \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEnd-of-league awards: Best Painted Army and League Champion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll finishers receive a printed certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign-Up and Start Date\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRegistration open in-store or online. 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