Warhammer 40,000 Learn to Play
Matched Play – 10th Edition
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tabletop Hobbies // Gamers Sanctum
113-117 S. Water Street, Sparta WI 54656
Ready to enter the 41st Millennium?
Join us for a structured Learn to Play: Matched Play Format event for Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition, designed to introduce players to competitive-style play in a clear, guided environment.
This event uses a modified Chapter Approved 2025/26 ruleset compatible with the Kings of the Colosseum 500pt format developed by Play On Tabletop.
This event is a guided introduction to matched play fundamentals including:
*Army construction at 500 points
*Primary and secondary objectives
*Mission structure
*Tactical decision making
What is King of the Colosseum? A 500pts unofficial game mode developed by Play On Tabletop. Learn more here:
https://playontabletop.com/king-of-the-colosseum/
This event is free of charge, but RSVP is required.
Two Sessions Available:
Morning Session: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Afternoon Session: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Each session is limited to 4 players. RSVP by using Best Coast Pairing, a tool often used for tournaments, or by directly messaging us on Facebook, Discord, or by text at 608-315-2221.
Best Coast Pairing Link:
https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/d7dMT6MJer6l
Discord links:
Game Store’s Discord:
https://discord.gg/sw9vBzBgvm
Sparta Area Wargamers:
https://discord.gg/AyHFAZstxt
Spots are first-come, first-served. You must RSVP to reserve a seat at either the morning or afternoon session if you wish to actually *play* the match. Observers are welcome, and encouraged! But there will be a limited number of players who can actually play the matched play game.
Skill Level Recommended:
Beginner – You understand the core mechanics: movement, shooting, and resolving attacks.
What to Bring?
You will need at least 500 points of your own models built into a force.
Dice!
A mission deck would be good, but these will be provided so it is not necessary to bring your own.
If you’re not sure how to build a list, well that’s alright, that’s what we’re here for! Message me, hop on the discord, or bring what you have and we’ll build it before we play!
LIST BUILDING REQUIREMENTS:
Must include at least one character who is designated as your Warlord.
No epic heroes.
Must include two units that are infantry and not characters.
No units can be toughness 10 or higher. Toughness 9 is the maximum toughness.
Rule of One! You can only include one of each unit in your army, except Battleline and Dedicated Transports units which you are allowed two of the same unit. ( For example: You can take two Intercessor Squads in your army as they are Battleline, but would only be allowed one Aggressor Squad as they are under Other Datasheets ).
Enhancements are allowed.
List Maximum Points is 500.
All other standard List building rules for a Warhammer 40,000 Matched Play Game apply as found under “Muster Your Army” From the Core Rules, available for free at:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/downloads/warhammer-40000/
This means: You must have a warlord, Faction specific restrictions. Build with existing Detachment rules. No legends rules. To make sure you’ve got the latest rules use the Warhammer 40k App or New Recruit, or download them at the link above.
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