Arcane Forge · Warhammer: Age of Sigmar · Spearhead Tournament

VANGUARD

— Spearhead Open —


Ten commanders. Four rounds. One champion.
Amsterdam's first competitive Spearhead event — fast-play AoS at its sharpest.
The best way to learn the game, start the hobby, and forge your first story

14 JunSunday 2026
€10Entry fee
4Rounds · Swiss
10Players max
01 · Registration & Logistics

The Essentials


Date
Sunday 14 June 2026
Location
Rijnstraat 25-H, 1078 PV Amsterdam — open in Google Maps
Entry
€10 — buy your ticket online or pay at the counter on the day
Sign-up
Buy your ticket and register on BCP — both required
Format
Warhammer: Age of Sigmar — Spearhead · Swiss pairings · 4 rounds
Points limit
All Spearhead releases — including the latest, City of Ash
Capacity
10 players maximum — limited spots, register early
Food
Snacks and drinks available at the Arcane Forge counter. Plenty of local food options on Rijnstraat during the lunch break.
02 · Format & Rules

How We Play


Swiss Pairings — 4 Rounds
  • 10 players compete across 4 rounds using Swiss pairings — opponents are matched based on current standings each round.
  • All games are played using all current GW Spearhead releases, including the latest — City of Ash. If your Spearhead was released by GW, you can bring it.
  • All players complete all 4 rounds — there is no elimination.
  • Final standings are determined by total match points. Tiebreakers apply in order: head-to-head result, victory points differential, total victory points scored.

Scoring

3 Win
1 Draw
0 Loss
Army Rules
  • Army lists must be submitted by the deadline stated on the BCP event page. Late submissions may be penalised or rejected at the TO's discretion.
  • All armies must be from an official GW Spearhead release. All releases are eligible, including City of Ash — the most recent expansion.
  • Proxies are permitted if clearly identifiable and agreed with your opponent before the game.
  • Painted armies are not required but are strongly encouraged — and eligible for the Best Painted award.
  • The TO's ruling on any rules dispute is final during the event.
  • Slow play is not acceptable. Manage your time — the TO may intervene if a game is not progressing at a reasonable pace.
03 · Timetable

The Day, Hour by Hour


Time
Activity
10:00
Doors open · registration & army inspection
10:30
Round 1Swiss · R1
12:00
Lunch break
12:45
Round 2Swiss · R2
14:30
Round 3Swiss · R3
16:15
Round 4Swiss · R4
17:45
Wrap up · results announced · trophy ceremony & prizes
04 · Prizes

The Awards


🏆
1st Place
TBC — announced before event
🥈
2nd Place
TBC — announced before event
🥉
3rd Place
TBC — announced before event
🎨
Best Painted
Voted by all players. One vote each — no voting for your own army.

Prize details confirmed and announced before the event. Arcane Forge reserves the right to substitute prizes of equivalent or greater value.

05 · Conduct & Sportsmanship

How We Roll


  • Treat your opponents, the TO, and all store visitors with respect at all times.
  • Win graciously. Lose graciously.
  • Deliberate slow play, stalling, or unsportsmanlike behaviour will result in a warning. Repeated or serious misconduct may result in disqualification. No refund will be issued in such cases.
  • If you have a concern about your opponent's conduct, raise it with the TO calmly and privately. Do not escalate at the table.
  • All Arcane Forge house rules apply throughout the event.
What to bring on the day
  • Your Spearhead army (assembled)
  • Printed or digital army list
  • Dice & measuring tools
  • Tokens & objective markers
  • Rules reference or AoS app
  • A positive attitude

Ready to Forge Your Story?

Limited to 10 players. Buy your ticket and register on BCP to secure your spot.

Use the same email address for your ticket purchase and your BCP registration.
This is how we match your entry to your spot on the day. Unmatched registrations cannot be guaranteed a place.

Buying for multiple players? Contact us with each player's name and confirm they have registered on BCP individually.

Cancellations 7+ days before the event receive a full refund. Within 7 days non-refundable.
By purchasing a ticket you agree to our Event Booking Terms & Conditions.