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Following on from the success of our previous events, Alpha Games presents our next Random Doubles event!
Whether you like crushing the heretics, spreading corruption, or just eating everything this is the place to do it!
Head on down with 1k points and get a random teammate to go forth with and purge the enemy over 3 games.
10:00 Registration
10:30 Round 1 begins
13:00 Round 1 ends
Lunch break
14:00 Round 2 begins
16:30 Round 2 ends
16:45 Round 3 begins
19:15 Round 3 ends
19:30 Prizes and closing
Tickets booked in advance are £10 per person (£15 on the day).
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Alpha Games next Underworlds event!
£5 entry if booked in advance, £10 on the day.
Pay below:
Prize support will be from the current OP kit plus extras from older OP kits!
PLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be any glass for this event, prizes will still be from the current Beastgrave Season 1 OP kit. Price has been adjusted to reflect this.
There will alsoo be additional prizes from older kits and promos!
There will be a Best Painted prize at this event, voted for by the players!
The event will be using the Matched play rules as found in the WU: Underworlds Rulebook.
Best of three matches.You’ll declare your Warband and Deck at Registration (and use the same all day) rather than choose at the start of each game.
The event will consist of 3 or more rounds depending on the number of players. (1-8 = 3 rounds, 9-16 = 4 rounds, etc.)
Round 1 starts at 12 noon.
Timings:
Each round will last 90 minutes. The first round draw will be a random draw but 2nd and subsequent rounds will be done by swiss. There will be a short 5-10 minute break between the games. If time is called in the round and you are still playing complete the game round you are on (activation and end phase) and proceed to the Victory phase (skipping any further rounds if you haven’t started them).
What do you need to bring:
– a WU Warband (models & matching fighter cards)
– at least 1 WU board
– a set of dice, objectives 1-5 and set of tokens you’ll need to play a game of WU with
– a minimum 20 card power deck
– a 12 card objective deck
Standard Deck construction rules apply as found in the rulebook and any Errata’s and FAQ’s including any banned and restricted cards.
At the end of the game work out who has won using standard Victory conditions after the End Phase of Round 3 (see the Rulebook for more info). Play a best of 3.
Beat to quarters and fly the colours ready for Alpha Games first high seas event!
There will be 3 rounds over the course of the day each lasting 2.5 hours.
You will need a 2000 point fleet from the main rulebook.
You can NOT use named ships or characters and National special rules will not be in effect.
As this is the first event we will use the guidelines from Warlord and see how it goes, future events might be dfferent!
Entry fee will be £10 with prize support for the top players as follows:
1st place for up to 6 players,
1st and 2nd place for 7-12 players and
1st, 2nd and 3rd place for 12+ players
There will also be a best painted fleet competition voted for by the players.
There is ample parking available onsite as well as drinks and snacks.
As we sell food and drink we request that food and drink not purchased here are not consumed onsite.
We are delighted to announce the first bring and buy day of 2020! On Sunday 2nd Febuary you can clear out your unused gaming items and hunt for some bargains!
Venue opens for sellers to set-up 10am
Store opens to the public 11am
Carboot closes 5pm
Store closes 8pm
Our quarterly boot sales have proved to be awesome events for buyers and sellers alike! Just book a pitch and sell your unused wargames, cards, board games, etc! Nothing to sell? Why not pop in to seek some bargains!
Outdoor pitch on car park (8 available) – £8.00.
– Tables must not exceed the width of your car.
– Come prepared for all weather!
Indoor pitch on a 6x2ft table (10 available) – £10.00
– Tables provided
Send us a message if you would like to book a pitch and arrange payment via
Please let us know if you would like Indoor or Outdoor pitch.
Need a larger pitch? Message us to arrange!
Tables must be booked and paid for in advance.
You may share a pitch with one other person – no problem!
No refunds, but you can pass your pitch on to someone else if you can’t make it.
Food, drinks and snacks will be available on site.
Alpha Games first Bolt Action tournament of 2020!
Join us for a day of gaming fun, veterans and beginners all welcome!
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Army Criteria:
– 1000 point list
– A maximum of ONE reinforced infantry platoon
– No tank platoons.
– There is no dice limit
– We prefer painted armies, but that is not mandatory.
– We implement the what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG) ‘rule’. No substitute models and the guns/equipment your models have must be an accurate reflection of the list you have submitted.
Your list must be generated from the Second Edition Rulebook, ‘Armies of…’ books or the additional unit PDFs. No army rules from the Theatre books can be used.
Many of our players are new to the game; please don’t bring seriously over powered and abusive lists, the aim of the day is to have fun and not start WW3!
Lists are to be submitted at least 1 week before the tournament. Players are responsible for the accuracy of their own lists.
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Number of rounds dependent on players.
Prize support.
Please bring dice, rulebooks and other gaming accessories that you will need.
10:00 Registration
10:30 Round 1 begins
12:30 Round 1 ends
Lunch Break
13:30 Round 2 begins
15:30 Round 2 ends
15:45 Round 3 begins
17:45 Round 3 ends
18:00 prizes!
Advanced tickets are £10 (£15 on the day).
Ample parking
Food and drink available on site
Alpha Games’ Rebellion in the Rim campaign, January 2020.
FULLY SUBSCRIBED – WAITING LIST AVAILABLE
What is it?
Rebellion in the Rim is an epic campaign expansion for Star Wars: Armada that takes 2 to 6 players to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, where they must fight for control of the territories and resources that may prove invaluable in the wars ahead.
To play, you must be able to commit to 2 consecutive Sundays play on the 19th and 26th January 2020, 11:00 – 17:00, at Alpha Games and contribute £3 to cover the cost of prizes for all players. Ideally, you’ll be able to bring your own fleet and/or be willing to lend ships to other less fortunate Admirals on the day.
In return, you’ll learn how to play Star Wars Armada, participate in the campaign and walk away with prizes from the FFG Season 3 2019 Organised Play kit, including 3 different large ship cards, Neb-B Escort Frigate, CR90 Corvette A and Victory 1 class SD, plus 1 each of 3 small cards, Expert Shield Tech, Boarding Engineers and Heavy Ion Emplacements kindly provided by Chris at Alpha Games.
Who can play?
You could be an inexperienced captain or veteran Admiral with or without a fleet you’re more than welcome.
All you need to do is be able to attend both days and contribute £3 to cover the cost of prizes for all participants. Ian and I will do our best to accommodate anyone able and willing to commit to playing on Sunday the 19th and 26th January 2020.
Where?
Alpha Games, Unit 7, Shepherds Grove Industrial Estate West, Stanton, Bury Saint Edmunds IP31 2AR.
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When?
Sunday the 19th and 26th January 2020, further dates to follow by agreement.
How?
Between now and January, Ian has kindly made himself available for introductory and refresher games so that you can get to grips with Armada’s mechanics or refine your skills.
Rebellion in the Rim is played over 1 to 3 acts during which players attempt to gain campaign points by participating in games of Star Wars: Armada called battles.
Unlike a typical Star Wars Armada game, battles may contain fleets of unequal power, and they can range in size, consisting of skirmishes between small fleets or encounters that include large team fleets. During battles, in addition to earning campaign points, players gain experience and rewards to upgrade their task force’s capabilities.
When 1 team has earned enough points, the current act ends and players gather for a special team game called a pivotal battle. We hope to be able to complete an act (or 2) over the 2 days of play.
On the first day, players will be divided in to 2 teams of opposing factions, the Galactic Empire or the Rebel Alliance. Each team will select 1 player to be its Grand Admiral and each player will create a task force commander and, in conjunction with their team, a task force consisting of 200 points. Games will take place on a 3’ x 3’ play area.
After each team has designed its fleet, their respective bases will be placed on the campaign map and we’ll be ready to begin.
Our first X-Wing event of 2020, 200 points Hyperspace Format with prizes from an FFG OP Kit.
200 points.
Hyperspace format.
4 rounds.
£10 entry in advance or £15 on the day.
Prize support – FFG OP kit.
Limited to 24 players.
Drinks and snacks available on site.
Beginners are as welcome as veterans.
Ample parking.
Alpha Games is proud to announce our next tournament for AGoT LCG 2nd edition, a Prime Championship!
This tournament will use the standard tournament rules for A Game of Thrones The Card game. Each player will need a 60 card deck minimum following the standard rules for deck construction.
Results will be recorded against Jousting Pavilion, players will compete in a number of 55-minute swiss rounds against a single opponent. There will be a minimum of 4 rounds of swiss, followed by a cut based on the total number of participants.
Based on 13-24 players we expect the schedule to run as follows:
11:00 – Shop opens
11:00 – 11:30 – Registration
11.30 – 12.25 Round 1
12:30 – 13:25 Round 2
13:25 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 14:55 Round 3
15:00 – 15:55 Round 4
16:00 – Top 8 Cut
20:00 – Shop closes
Prize support will be from the Prime Championship OP Kit.
Top of Faction of Swiss:
•The Top 8 of each faction will each receive a promotional character card
•The Top 4 players of each faction will receive an extended art promotional card
•The Top 2 players of each faction will receive a playset of the character card from their chosen faction
•The Top of each faction will receive a gorgeous playmat proudly displaying their faction banners
Overall Placement:
• The overall Top 4 will receive a playmat featuring Drogon, with artwork by Jokubas Uogintas. In addition, they will also receive a full set of fifteen acrylic Hand of the King power tokens.
• The Top 2 will each receive a full playset of character cards.
• The Champion will receive a stunning playmat illustrating the parley at Storm’s End, with artwork by Joshua Cairos. They will also receive a Hand of the King metal token, which can be used as a first player token or simply as a small reminder to other players of the decisive victory that was struck. Last but not least, the winner will be granted a reserved seat at the next A Game of Thrones: The Card Game World Championship.
Prizes can be viewed here.
Entry Fee: £15 in advance, reserve your place today.
Drinks and snacks available on site. Please do not bring food and drink in to the store.
Ample free parking.
Refund policy – over a week to go = full refund. Over 48 hours to go = store credit. Less than 48 hours to go = no refund.