Geekfest - Summer Heat
Schedule
Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm
UTC-03:00Location
Sea King Club | Halifax, NS
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Roll the Initiative presents a “Geekfest – Summer Heat
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 8-9 August 2026.
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 Atlantic Team Championship.
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war, and war's require allies.
This will be a 5 round, 2000 point, 40K Team Tournament, following the WTC format, with Teams of 5 players each. This will be an Official ITC event, with tables set up using the WTC terrain maps, using the current Chapter approved for missions.
Sign up: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/luyQKQJtHaOB
Registration: Opens 15 Jun 2026
Start time: 0730, Announcements at: 0830
Entry Fee: $250 per team, paid by 26 July 2026.
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/FFmLxzOtZ0ci
Registration: Opens 15 Jun 2026
Start time: 0840, Announcements at: 0840
Entry Fee: $50, paid by 26 July 2026
3. Atlantic Canadian Championship Warmachine
This will be the inaugural Atlantic Canadian Championship Warmachine event happening at GeekFest,
Saturday will consist of 100 point Steamroller pods that will cut to a Top 8 on Sunday. Sunday will host the Championship Finals as well as a separate Steamroller and Alternative event for those not playing in the Finals. It will cap at 32 players.
Sign up at: https://warmachine.longshanks.org/event/32757/
Other Events that will likely be added to the event but details and confirmation are no where near confirmed at this point.
4. Warhammer the Old World - tbd
Fight massed fantasy battles in a rich and wondrous setting where countless factions seek to protect their homelands and subjugate their foes.
The number of games and details are yet to be determined.
Points will be at 2K points, Legacy list allowed.
Sign up: tbd
Start time: tbd
Entry Fee: Tbd.
5. 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: tbd
Entry Fee: tbd
Start time: tbd
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: tbd
Registration: tbd
Start time: tbd
Entry Fee: tbd
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/
Great Hobbies
A 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.
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.
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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Where is it happening?
Sea King Club, 18 Squadron Cres, Halifax, NS B0J, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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