{"product_id":"mesbg-aug12026","title":"Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game Tournament [Aug 1, 2026]","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTHE BURNING OF THE WESTFOLD\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x4k7w5x x1h91t0o x1h9r5lt x1jfb8zj xv2umb2 x1beo9mf xaigb6o x12ejxvf x3igimt xarpa2k xedcshv x1lytzrv x1t2pt76 x7ja8zs x1qrby5j\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm x14ctfv\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSaturday August 1st, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x4k7w5x x1h91t0o x1h9r5lt x1jfb8zj xv2umb2 x1beo9mf xaigb6o x12ejxvf x3igimt xarpa2k xedcshv x1lytzrv x1t2pt76 x7ja8zs x1qrby5j\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm x14ctfv\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eTorchlight Games \u0026amp; 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Hobbies Website \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellations: \u003c\/strong\u003eTickets are Non-Refundable after Wednesday, July 29th 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x4k7w5x x1h91t0o x1h9r5lt x1jfb8zj xv2umb2 x1beo9mf xaigb6o x12ejxvf x3igimt xarpa2k xedcshv x1lytzrv x1t2pt76 x7ja8zs x1qrby5j\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm x14ctfv\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x4k7w5x x1h91t0o x1h9r5lt x1jfb8zj xv2umb2 x1beo9mf xaigb6o x12ejxvf x3igimt xarpa2k xedcshv x1lytzrv x1t2pt76 x7ja8zs x1qrby5j\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm x14ctfv\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongshanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mesbg.longshanks.org\/event\/35686\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/mesbg.longshanks.org\/event\/35686\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003eA Ranked OSBGL 90pt Event!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoints Level: \u003c\/strong\u003e599 pts \u003cbr class=\"html-br\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRounds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-105 mins each\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTournament Official:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scott Altman\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestrictions:\u003c\/strong\u003e None.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScenarios:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x4k7w5x x1h91t0o x1h9r5lt x1jfb8zj xv2umb2 x1beo9mf xaigb6o x12ejxvf x3igimt xarpa2k xedcshv x1lytzrv x1t2pt76 x7ja8zs x1qrby5j\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003eRandom scenario, by dice roll off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9:30 AM Doors open\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10:00 AM-11:45 PM Round 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12:00 PM-1:45 PM Round 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch\u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x4k7w5x x1h91t0o x1h9r5lt x1jfb8zj xv2umb2 x1beo9mf xaigb6o x12ejxvf x3igimt xarpa2k xedcshv x1lytzrv x1t2pt76 x7ja8zs x1qrby5j\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003e (sold seperately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2:30 PM- 4:15 PM Round 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4:30 PM- 6:15 PM Round 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6:30 PM Awards and cleanup\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x4k7w5x x1h91t0o x1h9r5lt x1jfb8zj xv2umb2 x1beo9mf xaigb6o x12ejxvf x3igimt xarpa2k xedcshv x1lytzrv x1t2pt76 x7ja8zs x1qrby5j\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003eVenue Closes 10:00pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy List Submissions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease submit armies by Wednesday, July 29th 2026 11:59PM via the Longshanks Event Page. Armies submitted by Saturday, July 25th 2026 11:59 PM will receive one bonus tournament point (added at end of event)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRules: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll rulings made by the Tournament Organizer(s) are final\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game 2nd Edition manuals published before 7\/18\/2026, along with any Games Workshop FAQs and Erratas are in play. Legacy is in play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain Rules:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TO will set up all terrain before the event begin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers may not move or alter the terrain without confirmation from the TO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny water features in play, unless otherwise noted, are considered Shallow Water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth players should agree on any terrain features before the game begins, or ask the TO to designate what terrain is what.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProxies and Conversions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird party models are allowable, as long as they accurately represent the model they are taking the place of, in terms of both stature and wargear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWYSIWYG (“What you see is what you get”) is advised, but not enforced, as long as everything is clear to your opponents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModels do not have to be fully painted or based, however fully painted or based armies will receive one bonus tournament point (added at end of event). New players (participated in less than 3 OSBGL events) receive the bonus point even if not fully painted or based, but are encouraged to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Limit: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach round will be 1 hour 45 minutes. Pairings will be announced as soon as they are available, and players may deploy before the timer starts, however the timer will start regardless of if deployment has finished. If you complete deployment before the timer starts, do not start your game until the timer is started. 10 minutes before the end of each tourney round, “last round” will be called. During this period, do not start another game round. At 10 minutes overtime, dice down will be called.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScoring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers will be scored based on the Middle-Earth: Strategy Battle Game Matched Play Major\/Minor Victories scoring system. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf there is an odd number of players, the TO will participate as a bottom table ringer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy Composition: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlayers must bring one 599 point force, with normal list building rules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScenarios:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each round will feature two scenarios randomly chosen amongst 24, disclosed day of. A random player will be selected to roll a 50\/50 on which of the two are played that round (all tables playing the same scenario).. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Place, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Place, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird Place, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Painted, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Display Board, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWooden Spoon (Last place). additional Raffle Awards may be given depending on the number of players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy Parade: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll players who wish to be included in the voting for the Best Painted Army must display their army with their name during the lunch break. Players must submit their vote by the end of Lunch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOSBGL: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an OSBGL 90 point event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Tickets: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo sign up, purchase a ticket via Torchlight and register on Longshanks. Please do not wait until the morning of the event to pay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x4k7w5x x1h91t0o x1h9r5lt x1jfb8zj xv2umb2 x1beo9mf xaigb6o x12ejxvf x3igimt xarpa2k xedcshv x1lytzrv x1t2pt76 x7ja8zs x1qrby5j\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-089be72e-7fff-01a7-a401-544b60354913\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Torchlight Games and Hobbies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45139987071045,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/3849\/0415\/files\/MESBG-AUGUST1ST_2026-1920x1080-px.jpg?v=1781205339","url":"https:\/\/torchlightgh.com\/products\/mesbg-aug12026","provider":"Torchlight Games and Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}