

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Rainy Day in Yorkshire – MESBG 750pt Matched Play Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 05:45 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: A Rainy Day in Yorkshire 🌧

A Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Matched Play Event

Event Overview

System: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game

Points Level: 750 Points

Games: 3

Duration: One-Day Event 03.05,2026

Legacies allowed

Theme: Relentless Yorkshire rain, swollen rivers, and miserable battlefield conditions!

The rain is hammering down, rivers have burst their banks, and even the hardiest warriors are struggling through the mud. Visibility is poor, wings are sodden, and arrows fly wide in the downpour…

Schedule

09:00 – Registration

09:15 – Game 1

11:45 – Lunch

12:30 – Game 2

15:00 – Break

15:15 – Game 3

17:45 – Awards &amp; Close

Army Selection

750 points.

Armies must be selected using the current Matched Play rules from the official publications.

Armies may be chosen from any official army list.

Models must be WYSIWYG where reasonably possible.

Fully painted armies are strongly encouraged.

The Yorkshire Weather Rules ☔

Due to torrential rain and flooding conditions, the following rules apply in all three games:

🌧 Torrential Rain

All shooting attacks suffer -1 To Hit.

This applies to bows, crossbows, thrown weapons, siege weapons, and magical shooting attacks.

🕊 Sodden Wings

Models with the Fly special rule may only move a maximum of 6" when flying.

They may still ignore terrain as normal (unless otherwise specified by the scenario).

🌊 Flooded Battlefield

Every board will contain:

At least one river running fully from one table edge to the opposite edge.

Additional water features (ponds, marshland, flooded fields, etc.).

River Rules

Use the standard river rules from the main rulebook, with the following addition:

Rivers are considered fast-flowing due to heavy rain.

If a model is Knocked Prone while in the river, it must immediately take a Strength 3 hit (representing being battered by debris and current).

Scenarios

Use three Matched Play scenarios appropriate for 750 points. Example selection:

Game 1 – Domination

Game 2 – To the Death

Game 3 – Reconnoitre

Terrain Guidelines

Tables will feature:

A major river crossing the full board.

At least 1 bridge or ford.

Additional water features such as:

Marshland (counts as difficult terrain)

Flooded ruins

Swollen streams

Players are encouraged to bring thematic movement trays (optional).

Sportsmanship &amp; Theme

This event is designed to be:

Relaxed but competitive

Thematic and cinematic

A celebration of the hobby

Bring your best attitude — and maybe a raincoat.

Awards

🏆 1st Place

🥈 2nd Place

🎨 Best Army

🌧 The “Drowned Rat” Award (Best Sporting Opponent)

🌊 River King (Most Models Thrown into Water!)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pontefract/a-rainy-day-in-yorkshire-mesbg-750pt-matched-play-event/200029765667104
- **Event Categories**: sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://geekkingz.co.uk/shop/ols/products/middle-earth-strategy-battle-game-matched-play-event-750pts-03052026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=pontefract-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Pontefract
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.6917
- **long**: -1.31532
- **full address**: 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom, 13 Front Street, Pontefract, WF8 1AN, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Geek Kingz Gaming Club (https://allevents.in/org/geek-kingz-gaming-club/27538654)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom, 13 Front Street, Pontefract, WF8 1AN, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Geek Kingz Gaming Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about A Rainy Day in Yorkshire – MESBG 750pt Matched Play Event ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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