Geekfest Summer Heat - Registration now open and events
Being added!
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 23-24 August 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 and maybe even try out a few demo games. 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:
Currently working to set up a deal with a nearby Hotel for players who are coming from outside of the area. 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 Chapter approved mission decks.
Sign up:
https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/4hV4O5f2tVNp
Players Packet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w180kY_qTa5eSYrVtvSBm-A_d2svJgiLDHsyGxl5Kbg/edit?usp=sharing
Registration opens 1 July 2025
Start time: 0800, Announcements at: 0845
Entry Fee: $50, paid by 9 Aug 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/fxt427dVb1eO
Start time: 0830, Announcements at: 0845
Entry Fee: $50, paid by 9 Aug 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, 2 day event! Points will be at 2K points, Legacy list allowed.
Sign up:
https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/yjJYFZWFIIaK
Start time: 0900
Entry Fee: $40
4. 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
Entry Fee: $tbd
Start time: tbd
5. Warhammer Underworlds
Warhammer Underworlds is a game of strategy, fast-paced combat and devious ploys for two players. In this game, each player controls a warband and pits it against their rivals in search of glory on the hidden battlefields of the Mortal Realms.
Sign up at: tbd
Entry Fee: tbd
Start Time tbd
6. 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
7. Conquest - First Blood II
Lead your Fantasy Warband to victory in this squad based, skirmish game.
This tournament will be 3 rounds on Sat, February 1st, and open play on Feb 2. It will be using the current Parabellum Organized Play ruleset.
Tournament Sign up : tbd
Entry Fee: tbd
Start time: tbd
Sponsors
Local 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
Online Sponsors:
Fenris Workshop 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, Helecopters, Plastic Models, Miniature Gaming, Gubdam, 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:
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Also check out other Sports events in Eastern Passage.
