Talvisota 2026 Grand Tournament

Tournament rules: 

Here's the tournament pack. The same information is also in this New recruit info.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nnKt9dvHe4oqMkidrnQNqRBVpTxmV0Px/view?usp=drivesdk

Rounds and Playtime: 

This is a five-round tournament. The duration of each round is three (3) hours. Players are  responsible for monitoring the time and the judges will announce time intervals throughout the  tournament. In the spirit of sportsmanship, a new round should not be started if both players will  not be able to finish that turn. TOs may call a game if it goes overtime. Deliberate slow playing to  buy time is unacceptable, and a player may lose points if caught doing so.

Tables & terrain 

Games are played on 6’ x 4’ tables. Terrain is pre-set and cannot be moved. At the beginning of  the game, it is good to go through each terrain piece with the opponent, so that both understand  how each piece of terrain works. 

The terrain is the personal property of players, which they borrow for tournament use, so treat  the terrain with respect! A big thank you to all who provided them.

Each tournament participant should bring the following to the tournament: 

- 2000 point painted and based army 

- Own rulebook and supplement book for the army 

- Dice, objective markers, Baggage Train model and tape measures 

- Markers for spells (Cards are great) 

- Tray or something similar for moving the army and supplies around 

- Good gaming spirit and sense of humor 

Painting and basing

• Miniatures must be painted and based. Proxies are allowed within the bounds of good taste (No  Teletubbies, Legos or Easter bunnies etc.). 

• Proxies must be clearly identifiable and represent the units they are meant to replace. If  necessary, these will be presented before the game. Miniatures must have official base sizes or  conversion bases. 

• The best painted army will receive an award. 

Scenarios from the Macthed Play Guide: 

- First scenario: Close Quarters p. 23 - Strategic Locations 2

- Second scenario: Encirclement p. 25 - Strategic Locations 4, Baggage Trains

- Third scenario: Chance Encounter p. 24 - Baggage Trains 

(3rd scenario NOTE: A special feature is represented by a circular area with a 9" radius, measured from the exact centre of the battlefield. It is not classified as a terrain feature, and models may enter or move across it as normal and does not block line of sight. Unit is controlling the objective when within the 9” radius, see p. 29 Matched Play guide for other details).

- Fourth scenario: Drawn Battlelines p. 22 - Strategic Locations 3, Domination

- Fifth scenario: Upon the Field of Glory p. 20 - Strategic Locations 4, Baggage Trains

All scenarios use Fixed Turn limit (6 turns)

Army lists and tournament restrictions: 

- Armies can be up to 2000 points. 

- Legacy armies must use Renegade Army list pack: https://www.squarebased.com/

- Special characters and Mercenaries are allowed, no allies. 

-Latest FAQ is in use: https://assets.warhammer-community.com/eng_28-01_warhammer_the_old_world_faq_and_errata_rulebook-cypy1xqrht-t4jzdire13.pdf

- Grand Melee and Combined Arms restrictions from the Matched Play book p. 13 are in use, in addition some additional restrictions are listed below:

Unofficial Community faq is also in use:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cvmjzCEvF4a0jFlFnhBPlMXg8smNimZbWRahhaGXkvE/edit?usp=drivesdk

All armies:

• Max. 3 same warmachine

• Unit strength max. 0-80 per unit, does not supersede existing composition restrictions.

-Cathay:

• 0-2 Sky Lanters (including mounts)

• https://assets.warhammer-community.com/eng_28-01_warhammer_the_old_world_faq_and_errata_armies_of_grand_cathay-gph8coqkho-3chmzh0zjs.pdf

-Bretonnia:

• Green Knight cannot declare a charge on the turn it is revealed

Tomb Kings:

• Mortuary Cult: Core choice Ushabts: Greatbow option removed

• Casting/Dispelling modifiers: max +1 in addition to Wizard Level

• Unit strength max. 0-50 per unit

Beastmen Wild Herds:

• Casting/Dispelling modifiers: max +1 in addition to Wizard Level

• Unit strength max. 0-50 per unit

Vampire Counts:

• Casting/Dispelling modifiers: max +1 in addition to Wizard Level

• Unit strength max. 0-50 per unit

Base Size Chart for models without official bases:

Model Tournament Base Size

Anvil of Doom 60x60 mm

Casket of Souls 100x100 mm

Dreadquake Mortar (without Steam Carriage) 100x60 mm (min), 200x60 mm (max)

Dreadquake Mortar (with Steam Carriage) 200x60 mm

- IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those parts from the Matched Play book are in use that are mentioned in this tournament pack

- if some new rule updates are introduced before the tournament, the last update time to implement them is at 16.2.26. Tournament organisers will take the final word concerning updates if needed. 

Army lists should be returned via New Recruit app by 18.2.26 in 18.00 hours.  

Players turning in lists late will lose one or more tournament points. Lists need to include  points costs, optional equipment, points per unit category (characters, core, etc.) and all other  relevant details. Use either New Recruit or Old World Builder, no excel sheets! 

Lists will be made public before the event. Lists are presented to their opponent and the TOs when asked. Before each game players should  introduce their armies and all their magic items etc. to each other. The location of hidden assassins and similar need not be revealed but should be recorded on a piece of paper or in some other fashion before each game. 

Pairings & scoring: 

Pairing: Pairing is random for the first round by New Recruit. After that, pairs are formed using the Swiss method by the New Recruit pairing app.  

Calculating Victory Points (VP): 

Victory points are awarded as listed for each scenario and in addition to the Matched Play book page 19. 

 Margin of Victory: 

The scale of each victory is calculated in Tournament Points. Please mark the game result from the table below in the New Recruit. The number of tournament points  depends on the Victory Point difference as shown below: 

Tournament scoring: 

Awards will be given for: 

- 1st place 

- 2nd Place 

- 3rd Place 

- Best painted Army (Determined by player voting) 

- Best Baggage Train (Determined by player voting)

- Best Sportsmanship (Determined by player voting) 

Tournament schedule 

Friday 20.2.2026 

• Setting up the venue by the organizers

• free gaming at 16.00 onwards, come and meet other players!

Saturday 21.2.2026 

09.00 – 09.30 : Arrival and check-in, setting up your force to be table-ready

09.30 – 12.30 : 1st scenario: Close Quarters p. 23 - Strategic Locations 2

12.30 – 13.45 : Lunch 

13.45 – 16.45 : 2nd scenario: Encirclement p. 25 - Strategic Locations 4, Baggage Trains

17.00 – 20.00 : 3rd scenario: Chance Encounter p. 24 - Baggage Trains 

(NOTE: A special feature is represented by a circular area with a 9" radius, measured from the exact centre of the battlefield. It is not classified as a terrain feature, and models may enter or move across it as normal and does not block line of sight. Unit is controlling the objective when within the 9” radius, see p. 29 Matched Play guide for other details)

Sunday 22.2.2026

09.00 – 09.30 : Arrival and check-in, setting up your force to be table-ready

09.30 – 12.30 : 4th scenario: Drawn Battlelines p. 22 - Strategic Locations 3, Domination

12.30 – 13.45 : Lunch. Setup armies on display and vote for best painted.

13:45 – 16:45 : 5th scenario: Upon the Field of Glory p. 20 - Strategic Locations 4, Baggage Trains

17.00 Results and award ceremony 

The spirit of the Winter War: 

Fair and friendly play is encouraged in the tournament. The purpose is to compete, but at the  same time have fun and create a framework where the figures can do epic heroic deeds. The  tournament organizer has the right to disqualify/remove a player from the tournament due to  improper or unsportsmanlike behavior. 

The Old World-TOs: 

- Antti Lahtela (0405321158 whatsup, email: antti.lahtela84 (at) gmail.com)

- Thomas Forss 

- Samuli Salovaara