WAR IN THE WASTELANDS
Welcome to War in the Wastelands,
the ultimate gathering for tabletop gamers!
Join us for an epic Tabletop Gaming tournament where you can showcase your strategic skills and battle prowess.
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of intense gaming, fierce competition, and camaraderie among fellow enthusiasts.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the tabletop gaming scene, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and experience the thrill of competitive gaming.
40K
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War in the Wastelands is a 2 Day Tabletop Open Event in the High Desert of Albuquerque, New Mexico at The Expo NM Fairgrounds.
This Two-Day Warhammer 40K GT Main Event will take place September 27th and 28th, 2025. Players will compete in 6 Rounds over 2 Days to find the Champion of the Wastelands!
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Tournament Packet Coming Soon
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40k Streamers
Championship table Streaming provided by:
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AOS
Hosted by:
5 Rounds of Age of Sigmar over 2 days.
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2000 points, AOS 4th edition, General’s Handbook 25-26.
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Rules cutoff Sep. 13. Tourney pack to be released after GHB 25-26.
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Tournament Pack Link
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Paint Competition
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We will have 3 categories for the painting competition at our inaugural event. Best in 40k army, best in AOS army, and Best in show with any single model entry.
​We will use the attached event rubric to ensure that all participants are well-prepared to showcase their talents. All armies will undergo a preliminary evaluation, and then the top 10 armies from 40k and Aos will be photographed for additional judging. Each army will be assessed on Composition & Cohesion, Palette & Color Theory, and Execution, Build, & Technical Skill.
Basic Requirements
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Basing:- Bases must be at least minimally painted and/or textured.
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Fully Painted:- The army must be fully painted with no visible bare plastic or resin.
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Display Board:- Optional but encouraged.​
Trench Crusade
Hosted by: Farid Niazi
New intel suggests that raw DNA of a MetaChrist has been spotted in No Mans Land, and rumors are spreading of large assaults of Hell's Armies to try and recover this package and use it to produce their greatest unholy creation yet.
We will have a trench crusade narrative event as part of our tournament though tickets will be limited! 20 slots only to play in this Albuquerque first!
Blood Bowl
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Red? Green? Christmas? How spicy do you want your mayhem to be? Tickets are limited so grab yours quick!
The first annual Chile Bowl will be on day 2, Sunday September 28th!! This blood bowl event will be 3 rounds of absolute mayhem and capped at 24 players
Hosted by the Albuquerque sunshine league
40k Narrative
Battle for control of the wastelands in this 4 round narrative event by tavern of souls gaming!!
Players will bring a 3000 point army to use in different missions, army build requirements, and a 2v2 round.
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2 rounds will be played each day and will cap at 32 players