Geekfest - Arcs of Fire

Schedule

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Sea King Club | Halifax, NS

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Geekfest Arcs of Fire
Events are always in various stages of planning, but its definitely a go! It will be a weekend of table top gaming!
Roll the Initiative presents a “Geekfest – Arcs of Fire
This will be a weekend of tabletop war gaming events hosted at the Sea King Club in Shearwater, in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia on the 15 & 16 Nov 2025.
Geekfest is a celebration of gaming, providing opportunities to gather as a community to game.
What is tabletop wargaming? Tabletop wargaming is a type of gaming where players use miniature figurines to simulate battles. These figurines can be from any time period or genre, and players can use them to recreate historical battles, fight in imaginary worlds, or create their own scenarios.
This event will include multiple game systems, and may have demo games which will show the existing communities in Halifax and the many opportunities for play that exist. If you’re interested in tabletop war gaming, please stop by to see the many miniatures on the tables. If there is a game system that you’d like to play, with a group or just with friends, please reach out to the organizers and we’ll set up some space for you to join in.
Spectators are welcome to drop in and check out the gaming at no cost.
Events being hosted:
Stay tuned for more details.
1. Warhammer 40K Grand Tournament
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.
This will be a 5 round, 2000 point, 40K Grand tournament, Official ITC event, with tables set up using the WTC terrain maps, using the current Chapter approved. The event is being planned as 5 rounds GT.
Sign up: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/8R27mrelKHp3
Players Packet: tbd
Registration: Open now
Start time: 0800, Announcements at: 0845
Entry Fee: $50, paid by 1 Nov 2025
2. Warhammer Age of Sigmar
Heroes, gods, and monsters battle desperately to decide the fate of the Mortal Realms
This will be a 5 round, 2000 point, AOS Tournament using the current General Handbook.
Sign up: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/dlOjlJ8tLjvk
Start time: 0830, Announcements at: 0845
Entry Fee: $50, paid by 1 Nov 2025
3. Warhammer the Old World
Fight massed fantasy battles in a rich and wondrous setting where countless factions seek to protect their homelands and subjugate their foes
This will be a 5 game, but split into 3 Games on Sat and 2 Games on Sunday and is open for players to play either or both days. Points will be at 2K points, Legacy list allowed.
Sign up: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/N1AX9CpgEXyK
Start time: 0830, Announcements at: 0845
Entry Fee: Please see event for explanation of the registration. , 1 Nov 2025
4. Song of Ice and Fire
As the battle of the 5 kings rages on, the Maritimes must hold a Kings Moot to decide who will be King on the East Coast!
This will be a standard 40 point tournament using the 2 list format. We will have 3 rounds, with a potential 4th round if needed for a single undefeated player. This tournament will use chosen terrain as described in the CMON rules document.
Sign up at: https://asoiaf-stats.com/tournament/37f70450-a436-11f0-919e-35e1287e6b0b
Entry Fee: $25, tbd
Start time: 0900
5. Blood Bowl.
The Beautiful Game Makes its return to Geek Fest, come take part in a 3 round Swiss Style tournament. All skill levels are welcome. Check out the rules pack for team building details but we will follow the rules for the 2026 Amoirical Cup in Detroit. Space is limited to 10 players.
signup: [email protected]
Entry Fee: $30
Rules pack: https://tinyurl.com/GeekBowl2
Kick Off - 8:30 am
6. Warhammer K*ll Team
Tasked with the most dangerous special operations missions, K*ll teams engage in intense, close-combat battles, in ruined hives, ancient space hulks, and anywhere the enemy – or a vital objective – may be found
Detail to be updated for the current ruleset.
Sign up at: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/uEvuKD8yW0Er
Entry Fee: $40, paid by tbd
Start time: Paid by 1 Nov 2025
Displays & Demo's
Hecatina Miniature Painting Studio will be joining the event on both days, with Geoff Davis setting up his painting booth, working on models both days, and looking to chat with players of all games systems to gather information about what kind of painting seminars they would be interested in attending. He'll also be happy to provide tips and pointers. As normal he will be the Painting competition judge for Geekfest - Sunday displays of players mini's.

Sponsors:
HFX Games & Collectibles
The Warhammer GT is being sponsored by HFX Games & Collectibles. You can visit the store at 380 Pleasant Street Dartmouth or online at :
https://hfxgames.com
Fenris Workshop
Fenris has sent multiple kits as door prize giveaways, dice sets, trays, bags, and online coupons for every player. Please check out their online store at:
https://shop.fenrisworkshop.com/
Kromlech - Bits of War
Kromlech has donated prize codes for Warhammer 40K. You can check out their products at:
https://bitsofwar.com/3-kromlech
MFDB Creations:
Local producer, making a Multi-Function Dice Box; a modular Battle-box for tabletop gaming. They also have been making the trophies that are given out during the 40K and AOS events.
Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566359849170
The Delta Dartmouth by Marriot Hotels
A special group rate is available at Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth on a first-come, first served basis for players attending the Geekfest events. Please check event player packets for details, and ask your TO if you need assistance.
Great Hobbies
The newly opened hobby specialist store in Dartmouth Crossing, specializing in RC Cars, Trucks, Planes, Drone, Helicopters, Plastic Models, Miniature Gaming, Gundam, Anime and Much Much More!
Check them out at www.greathobbies.com or the local store at 169 Hector Gate, Dartmouth.
Other event details:
The registration fee for these events will include a $10 donation towards the charity fund, Pizza from a location Leo's Pizza for lunch and the remainder will go into prizes for the players. The Eagle’s Nest bar will be open for business!
For all these events, more information or to pre-register please email with the game system in the title:
[email protected]
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Sea King Club, 18 Squadron Cres, Halifax, NS B0J, Canada

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