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16 doubles partnerships are to compete for the first ever 'Masters & Commanders' invitational GBHL event. The unique format pairs top-table gamers with the best in painting and sportsmanship.
The invite-only doubles event takes place at Warhammer World next weekend (29/30 Mar).
Doubles pairs are made up of the top 16 players in the league as well as the eight players who won the most Best Painted awards.
The remaining players come from the eight Most Sporting players in the 2024 GBHL Season.
The GBHL Committee, which organised the free event as a reward to the most committed hobbyists, said "we thought it was time to reward the GBHL's most extraordinary artisans and hobby heroes, as well as those who've proven themselves fearsome opponents over the tabletop."
The weekend of gaming - at the spiritual home of MESBG, Warhammer World - also includes a one day Masters event which will see the top 16 GBHL players compete in a knock-out to crown the Master of the 2024 season.
The Masters pulls in the top players from the GBHL last year, as well as regional league winners (there's often an overlap, of course).
It means this event could see clashes of top players who may not have played against one another last season - adding to the knock-out excitement.
Elsewhere, winners of the Most Sporting and the Best Painted will have a friendly gaming event on Day 2.
The painting competition will also be one to watch, with some incredibly talented painters gathered in one place no doubt trying to out-do one another.
The tournament will award GBHL points and prizes to winners - which will hopefully prove an additional incentive for 2025's players to step up their game in the hopes of securing an invite to this prestigious event next year. Keep an eye out for updates on the GBHL Facebook page next weekend!
But first, have a look at these juicy first round match-ups! Who do you think will make it to the top of the knock-out… Masters first round match-ups: Jakub Krochmal vs Matt Hare James Goble vs Stephen Denbigh Ben Haslam vs David Reid Dave Farmer vs Miles Sage Jay Acharya vs Jamie Wiggans Ashley Woolger vs Vince Wong Jasmine Tetley vs David Clubley Ed Ball vs Dewi Evans
Currently Eligible for a Free invite to Next Year's Masters:
Eligibility | Name |
Top 10 | David Farmer |
Top 10 | Jakub Krochmal |
Top 10 | Tom McConnell |
Top 10 | Thomas Wagg |
Top 10 | Stephen Denbigh |
Top 10 | John Partridge |
Top 10 | Aaron Wright |
Top 10 | Chris Ryder |
Top 10 | Niall Corrigan |
Top 10 | Sean Creed |
Southwest | Arash Hussain |
Southeast | Toni Jones |
Central | Dale Hasty |
Northern England | Adam Bird |
Scotland/NI/ROI | Alfredo Llorca |
Best Newcomer | Rob Keen |
UPCOMING EVENTS (in the words of their TOs!):
How About Side By Side With A Friend? What better way to play your favourite tabletop game? (Abergavenny, May 3)
Perfectly balanced as all things should be. Banners have been raised and they are glorious. How much of your force are you willing to sacrifice to raise them? Claim a free banner and decide which upgrades you wish to pay for. A Sportsmanship Centric Competitve GBHL90 Event at one of the Midlands newest Venues. (May 11, Bedworth)
The Great North Rhûn. Newcastle first GBHL event is now going to be Newcastle's first GBHL 100. Located in hoults yard with numerous breweries nearby, it's a recipe for fun, Plenty of prizes up for grabs. Tickets go on sale 8th February 10am. (Newcastle, Jun 7/8)
It comes in pints, GBHL 80. Tickets on sale 1st March. “Like beer? Like rolling dice? Why not come to ‘It Comes in Pints’ where you can drink beer and roll dice! 200 points, 30 minute games in brewery in Birmingham. 8 games, a pint on entry and a brewery tour included in the ticket price.” (Birmingham Jun 22)
You Don't Have Any Friends, GBHL80. You and a “friend” ll bring two 700 point lists with you, one Good and one Evil. You will be paired against other teams of two, in Good v Evil matchups. Good must play against Evil every round. All pretty conventional, right… Now for the treachery… At the beginning of each round, you and your “friend” will roll-off. The winner decides whether they play Good or Evil in that round. There may be a rock-solid agreement between you and your team mate, and this rule makes no difference… But with the chance to be crowned best individual player, will your poor Smeagol betray you for their own benefit!? (Birmingham, Jul 5)
Nirnaeth Arnoediad 2025 - GBHL 100 - Large and varied hoard of prizes to award - from placement to painting to theme to meme list to The Chris Baird Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Mediocrity (and so on). Additionally, a random Smaug giveaway for one lucky ticket holder. (Belfast, Jul 26/27)
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