Set in the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter, Games Haven UK offers the perfect space for a full day of strategic action, tight matchplay, and relaxed community spirit.

Tickets are now live and can be booked through Epic UK:
https://epic-uk.co.uk/wp/event-calendar/intothebreach/

Event Details

Date: Saturday 11 October 2025
Location: Games Haven, 92 Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham NG1 1EH
Ticket Price: £20
Entries Close: 30 September 2025
Games: 3 rounds at 3,000 points
Rules: Games Workshop core rules including 2008 review, plus Epic UK rules
Army Lists: Must be from approved Epic UK lists
Food: No food included, but food and drink will be available onsite
Venue Features: Central Nottingham location, accessible venue, all-day gaming tables, snacks and drinks, membership options available

Tournament Schedule

09:30 – 09:45 Registration and welcome
09:45 – 12:12 Game 1
12:12 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 15:30 Game 2
15:45 – 18:15 Game 3
18:30 – 18:45 Awards and close

Rounds are timed. Players are encouraged to bring printed army lists and rules references to help the day run smoothly.

Why Play?

• Three full-scale games in one day
• A welcoming and competitive Epic community
• Central venue with excellent transport links
• Organised by experienced TOs
• Part of the wider Epic UK national tournament scene

Into the Breach is ideal for both competitive players looking to climb the season rankings, and hobbyists who want a fun, structured day of gaming. It is an opportunity to reconnect with Epic, meet fellow commanders, and roll dice across truly cinematic battlefields.

Leaderboard Watch

Current Premiership Top Eight:

1. Richard Laking – 66 points
2. Darren R – 60 points
3. Horatio Coles-Abell – 50 points
4. Matthew Arnold – 41 points
5. John Axon – 39 points
6. David Bartley – 27 points
7. Glyn Green – 24 points
8. Tim Hunt – 20 points

Fancy testing your mettle against them? Or just getting involved with the Epic UK circuit? This your chance.

Community and Support

For chat, travel coordination, list talk, or just to say hello, join the Into the Breach Discord:
https://discord.com/invite/B6qPy2Sxjj

Ready to Sign Up?

Spaces are still available, but will fill fast.
Book now and secure your place in the battle.

Tickets and full details available at:
https://epic-uk.co.uk/wp/event-calendar/intothebreach/

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So did Why FreeRPG Day Reminded Us Why We Love This Hobby, well because.

Last Saturday, we threw open the doors, pulled out all the tables, and let the community do what it does best. Tell stories, roll dice, and create absolute chaos in the best possible way.

The thing about Free RPG Day is that it is not just about the free swag or the game systems on show. It is about that spark when a table of strangers sit down and, within minutes, they are plotting daring rescues or brewing potions of questionable legality.

It is about the new player who shyly asks if they can join a session, then three hours later they are loudly narrating the final blow against a dungeon boss like they have been doing this for years.

Was nice to see about veteran GMs introducing players to strange new worlds, then watching in quiet pride as those players absolutely derail the plot. As they always do.

At Games Haven, we believe in the magic of face to face gaming. Free RPG Day reminded us exactly why.
Because in an age of screens and distractions, nothing beats gathering around a table and creating a world that only exists because you made it together.

So Thank You

So thank you. To the players, the GMs, the folks who brought snacks, the curious drop-ins who ended up staying all day, and the entire community that keeps this hobby alive.

If you missed it, do not worry. Our RPG World Allula campaign nights, DnD Tuesdays, and regular one-shots are always looking for new adventurers. You do not need an excuse like Free RPG Day to roll the dice with us.

You just need to show up.

See you at the table.

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