Armies on Parade is an annual celebration of the Warhammer hobby, which invites you to show off an army you are proud of and be in with the chance of winning fantastic prizes. The 2024 event is taking place later this year, so now’s a great time to start putting your mighty war host together.
You’ve got from now until the submissions window closes to build and paint your army project (and a display board, if you want to go the extra mile) and enter Armies on Parade. Ask at your local store about the in-store submission window, and keep your eyes on Warhammer-Community.com for the announcement of the online submission window.
Where Will Armies on Parade 2024 Be Hosted?
This year Armies on Parade will be held globally via online submissions and an awesome online Parade Day. You’ll also have the opportunity to take part at your Warhammer store – head to your local shop for more information.
Who Can Enter Armies on Parade?
Everyone can enter Armies on Parade! It doesn’t matter whether you’re brand new to Warhammer or an experienced hobbyist, you can join in this global celebration with an entry that you are proud of. For more detail, please check our terms and conditions.
How Can I Submit My Entry?
How Big Should My Entry Be?
This is Armies on Parade, so go big!
Armies on Parade is your opportunity to show off what inspires you in the Warhammer hobby. Your project could be anything from a Kill Team squad or a Warcry warband to a massive galaxy-conquering battleforce or a realm-shaking army.
For Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Warhammer 40,000, Legions Imperialis, Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game, Warhammer: The Old World, and Warhammer: The Horus Heresy, the minimum number of units per entry is two complete units. This can be any combination of unit types, including, but not limited to, a character model and a squad, two tanks, a tank and squad, and more.
For skirmish-style games including Necromunda, Kill Team, Warcry, Warhammer Underworlds, and Blood Bowl, the minimum entry is one complete warband, kill team, gang, Blood Bowl team, or other equivalent.
Which Warhammer Game Systems Could My Entry Come From?
Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar are the major systems, but submissions of miniatures from Warhammer: The Horus Heresy, Warhammer: The Old World, the Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game, Aeronautica Imperialis, Necromunda, Kill Team, Warcry, Warhammer Underworlds, Blood Bowl, Legions Imperialis, and Adeptus Titanicus are all permitted.
You’re free to make use of conversions, too. Want to combine Acolyte Hybrid parts with Cadian Shock Troops to make twisted Genestealer Cultists? Go for it! You can even use components from different Warhammer game systems where appropriate, such as incorporating the Necromunda Zone Mortalis terrain into your Warhammer 40,000 display board, or using Sylvaneth parts from Warhammer Age of Sigmar to customise your Wood Elf army for Warhammer: The Old World. However, you can’t mix the actual settings – we can’t have a Norn Emissary on parade alongside Lord Kroak, and Settra the Imperishable can’t march to battle with Lion El’Jonson.
How Big Can My Board Be?
The display must fit within a board with base dimensions of 2 x 2 feet (61cm x 61cm) or 22 x 30 inches (76cm x 56cm).
Do I Have To Use a Board?
No – you don’t need a dedicated board to enter the Individual, Team, or Youngbloods categories. You can use a table or anything that seems appropriate. As long as it all fits into the dimensions outlined above, your entry will be accepted.
Can I Choose My Own Army Colours?
Yes – it’s your hobby!
What Materials Can I Use?
If you choose to use a board, it can be made of any appropriate material, but the miniatures displayed on top should be made using Warhammer products only.
Are There Videos or Painting Guides To Help Me, and Where Do I Find Them?
Yes! Check out our Armies on Parade website, which hosts a handy paint planner, and watch the videos in our Armies on Parade playlist on YouTube, featuring lots of tips and tricks. We also have loads of tutorials and our staff in-store are always happy to help.
Are There Any Age Restrictions To Enter?
Please check our terms and conditions.
How Many Times Can I Enter?
Please check our terms and conditions.
Who Will Judge Armies on Parade?
For the online competition, all entries will be reviewed by a panel of experts to determine the winners. Check out the Online Competition terms and conditions for more information.
Valid in-store entries will be reviewed and judged using a customer voting system. Manager’s Choice and Best Newcomer awards will be decided by the store manager and judged on the following criteria:
Check out the In-Store Competition terms and conditions for more information.
What Do Judges Score By?
The cohesiveness of display theme, originality and creativity, conversion skill, and painting finesse.
When Will Armies on Parade Take Place?
