40k Third Edition Games Day - Core Book Only!
Schedule
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
37 High Street, HP11 2AG High Wycombe, United Kingdom | High Wycombe, EN
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Join us for a day of Warhammer 40,000 3rd edition (1000pts) retro games at Tabletop Republic High Wycombe on Sunday 21st June 2026Tickets available at the link below:
https://www.tabletoprepublic.com/product-page/40k-third-edition-games-day-core-rulebook-only
REFUND Policy - Please note we cannot refund ticket cancellations that occur within 30 days of the event date.
Dust off your Tactical Squads, your Rhinos and your box Dreadnoughts! It's time for some retro action in our Warhammer 40,000 3rd edition games day!
The day will be centred around the core rulebook first published in 1998 - as ONLY army lists and rules published in this book will be in play. So, no codexes and no Chapter Approved. Janky rules and suboptimal lists for all! First and foremost it is important to note you must have a working knowledge of the rules of 3rd edition 40k as represented in what is commonly known as "The Big Black Book"
https://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Warhammer_40,000_3rd_Edition_Rulebook
This rulebook contains army lists for all the armies that existed in 40k at the time and players are to create 1000pt lists from this book. HOWEVER due to it being Fun with a capital F for only one player at a time, the "Imperial Guard Armoured Company" (using Leman Russ tanks as troops) is not permitted.
"Can I use Primaris?" will be one of the most common questions from players that might wish to join in that have either joined the hobby after the advent of Primaris marines and have only them to draw on from their collection, or have in the many years since disbanded their former Space Marines armies. The short answer is yes, but obviously organised into appropriate 3rd edition Space Marine units (such as a "Tactical Squad" being represented by a Sergeant, 7 Intercessors, a Hellblaster and a Desolation Marine). An Impulsor for a Rhino, a Redemptor for a regular Dreadnought etc. As a small note armies containing Primaris proxies will not be eligible for the best painted army award.
-However-
Players are encouraged to try and bring forth 1000pts of First-Born Space Marines where possible. Most kits are still available, such as the Tactical Squad, the Devastator Squad and vehicles. Some have unfortunately disappeared from production with Games Workshop, such as the regular Assault Squad, however we recommend looking into the current Horus Heresy range for First-Born options also. Of course, there's always good ol' fashioned second hand proper retro figures to renovate and give a new lease of life to.
Adeptus Mechanicus players are welcome to proxy their army as Imperial Guard where feasible.
The day will consist of two games, both 2 hours each.
Arrival at 11am with a view to kick games off at 11.30, a break at 1.30 for lunch followed by game 2 being played between 2 and 4. Timings are approximate as this is only 1000pts games day and not a competitive event and aside from the glory of their victory there is no physical prizing, apart from an award for best painted army (armies containing Primaris proxies not eligible) which players will vote on and hopefully encourage a hobby project for some!
The £7 cost is just our regular table fee but purchasing your spot ahead of time will allow us to have confident numbers so please do and let's take a stroll down memory lane!
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Where is it happening?
37 High Street, HP11 2AG High Wycombe, United Kingdom, 36 High Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2AR, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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