A Rainy Day in Yorkshire – MESBG 750pt Matched Play Event
Schedule
Sun May 03 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:45 pm
UTC+01:00Location
17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom | Pontefract, EN
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Join us at Geek Kingz for a fully themed Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game event set in torrential Yorkshire rain.750 points. 3 games. One immersive day of cinematic matched play.
The rain is hammering down across the Riddermark and beyond. Rivers have burst their banks, roads are mud-choked, and even the hardiest warriors struggle through the mire…
Join us for a fully themed one-day Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game event where torrential rain and flooded battlefields shape every round.
📋 Event Overview
System: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game
Points Level: 750 Points
Games: 3
Format: Matched Play
Style: Thematic, relaxed but competitive
This event combines standard matched play structure with immersive environmental rules that will apply to all three rounds.
🕒 Schedule
09:00 – Registration
09:30 – Game 1
11:45 – Lunch
12:30 – Game 2
14:45 – Break
15:00 – Game 3
17:15 – Awards & Close
⚔ Army Selection
750 points
Armies must use current official Matched Play rules and publications
Any official army list may be selected
Models should be WYSIWYG where reasonably possible
Fully painted armies are strongly encouraged (but not mandatory)
🌧 The Yorkshire Weather Rules
Due to relentless rain and flooding, the following special rules apply in all three games:
☔ Torrential Rain
All shooting attacks suffer –1 To Hit.
Applies to bows, crossbows, thrown weapons, siege weapons, and magical shooting attacks.
🕊 Sodden Wings
Models with the Fly special rule may move a maximum of 6" when flying.
They still ignore terrain as normal unless otherwise specified by the scenario.
🌊 Flooded Battlefield
Every table will include:
At least one river running from one board edge to the opposite edge
Additional water features (marshland, ponds, flooded ruins, swollen streams)
River Conditions
Use standard river rules from the main rulebook, with the following addition:
Rivers are considered fast-flowing.
If a model is Knocked Prone while in the river, it immediately suffers a Strength 3 hit (representing debris and current).
🗺 Scenarios
Three Matched Play scenarios suitable for 750 points.
Example selection:
Game 1 – Domination
Game 2 – To the Death
Game 3 – Reconnoitre
Final scenario pack will be confirmed prior to the event.
🌍 Terrain
Tables will feature:
A major river crossing the board
At least one bridge or ford
Marshland (difficult terrain)
Flooded ruins
Swollen streams
Players are welcome to bring thematic movement trays if desired.
🤝 Event Spirit
This event is designed to be:
Relaxed but competitive
Thematic and cinematic
A celebration of the hobby
Bring your best attitude — and perhaps a raincoat.
🏆 Awards
🥇 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
🎨 Best Army
🌧 “Drowned Rat” Award (Best Sporting Opponent)
🌊 River King (Most Models Thrown into Water)
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Where is it happening?
17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom, 13 Front Street, Pontefract, WF8 1AN, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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