Vancouver Gamers

Strategies Games and Hobbies is hosting a 3000 point Epic:Armageddon tournament. There is space for 8 players in the event so register early.

There is a $10 registration fee for the event and prize support will be announced. To enter please contact the tournament organizer Zac Belado via this site’s Contact Page.

To participate you need a printed army list, a 3000 point painted army, three objectives and dice.

Allowable armies are:
Core rulebook forces
Swordwind armies
Tyranid version 9.0
Forge World tau army
Necrons v 4.4 (version from Epic: Raiders)
Minervans (version from Epic: Raiders

The tournament will use the 2008 Errata and FAQ which can found on the Games Workshop website.

More details and discussion of the event can be found on the Vancouver Gamers forum

We are holding our second annual miniature-painting contest. Start working on your entries now!

Here are the six Categories.

SciFi / Modern 25 to 30mm scale

1 - One Large Item – EG. Vehicle, monster etc. Base size; smallest 50mm base to largest 8inch diameter
2 - Squad of five troops Base size; individual base size 40mm or less

Fantasy / Historical 25 to 30mm scale

3 - One large Item – EG. Monster etc. Base size; smallest 50mm base to largest 8inch diameter
4 - Regiment of five troops Base size; individual base size 40mm or less

Small Scale 15mm or smaller

5 - Five to Eight items – EG stands of infantry and/or tanks.

Speed Painting

6 - Bring down a primed up figure, paintbrushes and some paints. You will have from 2pm to 4pm to complete your entry. We will provide a basic selection of paints. At 4pm we will decide a winner.

We will select one winner for each category and they will receive a prize. There will also be two random draws for prizes from all entrants, so everyone has a chance to win.

All figures MUST be entered before 12pm on Saturday October 4th. (You may drop your figures off anytime in September)

Awards will be given at 4pm Saturday October 4th.

Come down and see the figures on display, from 12pm to 4pm we will be gathering votes from our spectators for an extra customer vote category!

What are you waiting for? Get painting and enter The Immortal Brush painting contest!

Once again, western Immoren shakes beneath the might of rampaging armies as the war-torn kingdoms of WARMACHINE clash with the savage threat of the wild HORDES. Fire up your warjacks, and rile your warbeasts to prepare for the Summer Rampage!

Bring down a 300 or 500 point WARMACHINE or HORDES army and take part in this titanic struggle of might within the Iron Kingdoms every Sunday from July 27th to September 7th.

Increased Xenos and Heretical forces have been spotted in the Calixis Sector near the Agri-World Regulus. This world is vital to Imperial interests in the Calixis Sector and cannot suffer any disruption to its activities. While the forces seem small in comparison to our most glorious armadas their presence cannot be tolerated.

Bring down a Battlefleet Gothic fleet of any faction and contribute to the battle for Regulus as you take part in three linked battles and claim victory for your faction while sending your enemies to oblivion. Stop by, call or email us to sign up.

D&D Miniatures In an ancient time of magic and monsters, the factions of light and darkness battle for the fate of the world. Within unexplored ruins and dread dungeons, bold adventurers clash with horrific creatures—including dragons, demons, and umber hulks.

Bring down your second edition 200pt war-bands to battle. New to the game? Pick up a starter set and a booster and you will be ready to play. We will even help you through your first game.

Cuba prior to the revolution: Under turbulent circumstances, the villages of the island strive for independent wealth and influence.Who can buy and sell his products and goods on the domestic market profitably or take in the most on the trading ships?Who can send the right delegate to parliament in order to influence the government legislative process, or erect distilleries, hotels and banks at the right moment to the benefit of his village?Whoever has accumulated the most victory points at the end of the game, wins. Players earn victory points by shipping merchandise from the harbor, but also by erecting and using buildings, and by abiding by the law.

Sign up to try out “CUBA” from Rio Grande Games. We will be teaching you how to play, so if you’re interested in learning, sign up at the store (or by email). This is a FREE event, but there are only enough spaces for five players, so sign up fast.

AT-43 is a fast-paced miniatures game of science-fiction combat. It features elegant mechanics that get you straight to the action and pre-painted plastic models that must be seen to be believed.

Come by at 12pm and learn to play. We will provide all the figures!

We will have open gaming at 2pm. Bring by your forces and get in on the action!

Meet new gamers and get in some games!

Bring down your painted forces to battle. Meet a new opponent or challenge a friend. Our tables are open for games.

Drop into a game or show up with your favourite game and recruit some people to play. We have lots of open games for you to try. Swing on by and get in on the fun!

Bring down your painted troops to participate in this massive multi table Apocalypse battle. We will be trying out the new Warhammer 40,000 5th edition rules.

You will need to participate

- The new Warhammer 40,000 5th edition rule-book.
- A codex book and written out force list
- A painted army of any points size.
- Dice, templates & tape measure

We will have the new edition of Warhammer 40,000 miniatures game Saturday July 12th. Come down to the shop and pre-order your copy . If you are on our pre-order list you will be entered into a draw for a free double sided figure case with the Imperial Eagle on it! The core rule book will cost $70.00 and you can pre-order with a $10.00 deposit.