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/18_TlAxPzez7FPuNvCKd5ZLUcUq8l38DIEnUI6iV8IBM/edit?usp=drivesdk
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
Players Packet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17F2dKWh98ZGhx0zNTxuoDwBpHySPHfmaH0W6AlvoiXk/edit?usp=drivesdk
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
Player packet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eOT7e2FWb2c1sY0grkVmBqw9Izg5u90YeRBq3naPmiM/edit?usp=drivesdk
Entry Fee: $40
Start time: 0900, paid by 9 Aug 2025
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:
https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/y06MEEAgUjos
Entry Fee: $40
Start time: 0930, paid by 9 Aug 2025
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 at $199.00 CAD per night, for 22 & 23 Aug. This rate is available until 24 July, so if you want to use this please book right away. Anyone who is looking for a room past that date can message me and I'll refer you to my contact a the hotel who has promised they will attempt to help you secure a better rate.
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1751900770817&key=GRP&app=resvlink
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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