Strategy Games Archives - GAMES HAVEN https://gameshaven.co.uk/tag/strategy-games/ Your 3rd place after work and home Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:03:10 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/gameshaven.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/games-haven-image17-pm.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Strategy Games Archives - GAMES HAVEN https://gameshaven.co.uk/tag/strategy-games/ 32 32 242904074 Into the Breach 2025: Epic-Scale Wargaming Returns to Nottingham https://gameshaven.co.uk/into-the-breach-2025-epic-scale-wargaming-returns-to-nottingham/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:21:36 +0000 https://gameshaven.co.uk/?p=12985 It’s back.

After emerging from the fires of 2019, Into the Breach returns to Nottingham for a day of bold manoeuvres, massive armies, and precision dice rolls. Whether you’re a hardened general or just keen to get your Epic fix, this your moment.

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]]> Into the Breach is back. Reborn from the ashes of 2019, this one-day wargaming event lands at Games Haven UK in Nottingham on Saturday 11 October 2025. Whether you’re an Epic veteran or curious newcomer, this your chance to field massive forces, throw dice across sweeping tables, and take part in one of the most tactical formats on the tabletop.

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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]]> 12985 Wielding the Force as a Kid Again https://gameshaven.co.uk/star-wars-legion-kid-again/ https://gameshaven.co.uk/star-wars-legion-kid-again/#respond Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:40:08 +0000 https://gameshaven.co.uk/?p=11879 Rediscover the magic of childhood with Star Wars: Legion. Learn how this epic tabletop game lets you relive the nostalgia, build a community, and unleash your inner general.

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For many, tabletop games like Star Wars: Legion are more than just a hobby; they’re a direct link to the past. They offer a chance to recapture the simple, unadulterated joy of being a kid again. There’s a certain magic in laying out the battlefield–the meticulously painted miniatures, the detailed terrain, the dice waiting to be rolled–that instantly transports you to a time when your only concern was whether your clone troopers could outmaneuver a squad of Separatist droids.

Star Wars features some of the greatest battles in sci-fi history, which is appropriate, considering the name and all. From when the Empire Strikes Back against the Rebels at Hoth to the Attack of the Clones, these iconic punch-ups are baked into the titles of the movies themselves. This begs the question: “Is simulating Star Wars battles in tabletop miniature form a huge amount of fun?” The answer, dear reader, is yes. Yes it is.

The Power of Play

In our adult lives, our days are often filled with responsibilities and routines. We manage budgets, attend meetings, and tackle endless to-do lists. These games provide a much-needed escape from that reality. They invite us to tap into our imagination and engage in pure, unfiltered play. When you’re commanding Darth Vader to unleash a powerful Force push or leading a charge of Rebel troopers across a Hoth snowscape, you aren’t a professional dealing with adult problems. You’re a general, a hero, a villain–a kid playing with toys again.

Building and Community

The fun doesn’t start and end with the game itself. The hours spent assembling and painting the miniatures are a meditative process. This creative act of bringing the characters to life is an integral part of the experience. And then there’s the community. Whether you’re playing with old friends or meeting new people at a local game store, these games foster a shared sense of wonder and camaraderie. This shared passion for a beloved universe creates an environment where it’s not only okay to be a little nerdy, but celebrated.

More Than a Game

Ultimately, Star Wars: Legion is more than just a game of strategy. It’s a vehicle for nostalgia, creativity, and connection. It reminds us that no matter how old we get, we can always find time to embrace the simple joys of our youth. So, go ahead–roll those dice, deploy your forces, and give yourself permission to be a kid again.

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