Nunawading Wargames Association

MCP-Bitter RIvals 26
2026-02-15 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Nunawading Wargames Association, 2 Diggers Way, Blackburn, 3130, Australia
This is a free bring-and-play event focused on growing the MCP community. Bring along a force and get a couple of friendly games in with other visitors to the club.

Hotspots Melbourne 2026
2026-03-15 09:00 - 17:30 | Nunawading Wargames Association, 2 Diggers Way, Blackburn, 3130, Australia
Hotspots Melbourne is back for a third year and bigger than ever. Experience ‘Mech and combined arms conflict in the futuristic Battletech universe through the fast-play Alpha Strike game format. This casual tournament is suitable to beginners and veterans alike and our focus remains on building the local community and playing some fun games.

On the day you will play through four narrative scenarios on boards setup with beautifully decorated terrain. The four scenarios are in the player pack below and are played in order on the day so you can tailor your force for maximum fun and effect. Play against fellow alpha strike enthusiasts, make some new friends, show us your cool robots and use your force to its fullest.

We hope to see you at Hotspots Melbourne 2026.

Download Player Pack Here

Battletech: Operation Demon Star
2026-06-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Nunawading Wargames Association, 2 Diggers Way, Blackburn, 3130, Australia
Operation Demon Star is our first ever BattleTech Total Warfare narrative event set during the opening waves of the fourth succession war. These scenarios tell the story of the planet Algol, the “Demon Star”, as invading forces allied to the F-C alliance squared off against the forces aligned to the Kapteyn Accords.

Fitting to the timeline, this event requires only the rules found in the Battletech Box Set using introductory technology ‘mechs only. This narrative event format is intended for both new players and veterans alike. Players are split into two teams on the day based on their allegiance to compete for the conquest of the planet.

Will you be a house loyalist or a mercenary working for the highest bidder?

While history says the planet will fall, the question remains how fast? Can your forces make a difference? As the invader of the F-C alliance can you take this world cleanly and decisively, or as the defenders can you make each gain slow and painful to aid the forces of the Kapteyn Alliance and slow Algol’s capture in wave one of the fourth succession war.

We hope to see you on the day.

Event Pack Here

Victorius '26 Tabletop Games Show
2026-08-15 10:00 - 18:00 | Victoria
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Tournament Details

Painting Comp

Things To Do

Plan out your day

Whether you are wanting to attend the whole day, a full morning or afternoon visit, or maybe just dropping in its worth having a plan.

Main Level

All the games are in the main hall and Whitehorse room. Chat to members of local clubs and let them know you want to try out the game and roll some dice.

The hobby zone is their to sit down put a brush in your hand and paint a miniature and base it up.

Check out the model displays and the skill of local artists who painting miniatures is their passion.

Downstairs

Check out the traders hall. This is the place to go to find a wide range of miniatures, games, terrain and other gaming materials. Everyone running a stall is a fantastic source of information about the hobby and is great to chat to.

Upstairs

This where we are holding our tournaments and the Bring and Buy. Grab the show map and follow the signs.

Outside

Aside from registration, this is where we have all the re-enactment groups. Grab a photo, take the opportunity to try out their activities and find out more about what they do.

This is also where we have food and coffee for you to keep your energy up.

VictoriARTS (Painting Competition) at Victorius’26

VictoriARTs‘ focus is on celebrating the modelling and painting aspect of our hobby and entry is for new and veteran painters,. Partnering with Melbourne’s Figure Painter Collective VictoriARTs is your opportunity to demonstrate your creativity, artistry and technical skills.

VictoriARTs has 3 categories allowing you to showcase your talents across the miniatures or models you like best.

CATEGORIES

Show figureCategory is open to painted versions of the show figure only. This includes 2024 and 2025 figures if you have themThe 2026 show figure is now available in Melbourne now.

Small figure – 54mm and belowEntries should be a single figure on either a gaming or display base. All figure types/genres accepted, with nominal scale being 54mm and below. (eg: Victrix, Warhammer, Infinity, Maschinen Kreiger suits)

Large figure – 54mm and aboveAny larger entries. This category encompasses warmachines from various gaming universes, larger scale display figures and busts, military vehicles such as armour, aircraft and ships, and mecha suits such as Gundam. Dioramas & vignettes should also be entered into this category.

JUDGING

Open system judging focuses on the overall quality of entries and where they sit in relation to other entries in the competition. Rather than awarding a first, second & third place, the open system allows for multiple entrants to place in the same category. For example, if 20 entries are received and 12 of them meet the gold standard, then all 12 receive a gold award.

There will also be a best in category award for the overall winner in each. Note there is only one ‘best’ award per category.

NB – the judging/submissions panel reserve the right to move an entry to a more appropriate category without consultation.

All judging is final and no discussions will be entered into. Feedback may be available if time permits.

Nick Thorn

View Organiser Website

Tournaments at Victorius’26

Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game

A 500 point 3-game beginner friendly Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game tournament. Armies may not exceed 500pts can must be built using the army lists and profiles in the current publications: The Armies of Lord of the Rings and The Armies of The Hobbit. Army lists and profiles from The Armies of Middle-Earth and Legacies of Middle-Earth.

Link to the Player Pack

Bolt Action

Bolt Action at Victorius is beginner friendly event, where players are encouraged to either try the game for the first time, or try a list/army which is new to them.

Technical Details

There will be three games played in an escalation style (see player pack). The three games will be played at a maximum of 450 points, 650 points & 850 points.

Download the Player Pack (TBC)

Sneaky V Bloodbowl Sevens

The delightful mayhem of the Sneaky V is coming to Victorius 2026! With 4 games offocused on rolling dice and playing nice. Each round will run for 1 hour and 15 minutes , with breaks between to give players the opportunity to have lunch and enjoy the rest of what Victorius has to offer. If you have not played 7’s before it is a fast spaced and smaller variant of the larger 11’s game which uses less models and a smaller pitch.

For more details on the schedule, list building rules, scoring and more, Download the Player Pack

Marvel Crisis Protocol

This tournament is focused on growing the MCP community and is new player friendly.

Bitter Rivals uses all the challenger rules as guided by atomic mass games and follows the “standard” timelines for roster construction.

3 round Swiss format with tie breakers determined on strength of schedule

Proxy miniatures allowed as long as they clearly represent the model.

Download the Player Pack

Battletech Alpha Strike

Battletech Alpha Strike at Victorius is a fast-play high action experience. The tournament is suitable for beginners and veterans alike and we have included a long lunch break so you have time to walk around the event and join in on the fun. Hot Spots Melbourne has a tight heavily playtested series of scenarios that encourages balanced lists and jumping straight into action.

Download the Player Pack

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