Gaming ArenaRatcon 2025
Welcome to the player pack for Ratcon 2025. We are aiming to provide you a place to get together for a great weekend of wargaming. Whether you enjoy the competitive side of 40k or are more hobby-focused, we hope there will be something for you at Ratcon!
This event will be ITC ranked and will be using modified 10th Edition strike force missions. For more information, please see the mission pack.
If you have any questions not answered within this player pack, feel free to contact us via Facebook.
Schedule
Saturday 15th November
- Player registration: 8:30am – 8:45am
- Briefing: 8:40am – 8:50am
- Game 1: 8:50am – 11:50am
- Lunch & Players Choice: 11:50am – 12:50pm
- Game 2: 12:50pm – 3:50pm
- Game 3: 3:55pm – 6:55pm
Sunday 16th November
- Doors open: 8:30am
- Game 4: 8:45am – 11:45am
- Lunch: 11:45am – 12:45pm
- Game 5: 12:45pm – 3:45pm
- Presentation: 4:15pm
Important Links
- Best Coast Pairings
- Ratcon Facebook
- ITC Code of Conduct
Administration, Army Lists & Payment
Venue:
North Ballarat Sports Club
725 Creswick Rd, Wendouree VIC 3350
- NO BYO alcohol.
- Respect your fellow players—poor conduct will result in removal.
Army Lists:
- Due: Friday 7th November, 9:59pm
- Submit via Best Coast Pairings
- Format: Typed list or GW App/New Recruit export showing only points/wargear.
- Penalty: 10–50 point deduction for late/resubmitted lists.
Payment:
- Fee: $95
- Limit: 100 spots
- Include your initial and surname in the payment description.
Bank Details:
- Account name: Ratcon
- Bank: ANZ
- BSB: 013125
- Account number: 473737598
Refund Policy:
- Full refunds before Friday 17th October
- After that, no refunds but you may sell your ticket (contact TOs)
Dice Down
- Complete your games within 3-hour rounds.
- When "dice down" is called, stop immediately and submit scores.
- Failure = double loss (0–0).
- Day 2 undefeated tables will use chess clocks.
Terrain
- Three types of GW-inspired layouts:
- Shooting-friendly
- Melee-friendly
- Balanced
- Tables remain fixed for all rounds.
Army Selection & Battle Score (5500 points total)
- Armies must be Battle Forged, up to 2,000 points.
- No Legends allowed.
- Each battle scores up to 100 (max 500 from games).
- Results bonus:
- Win: +1000 points
- Draw: +500 points
- Loss: 0 points
Presentation Score (1100 points)
- All models MUST be painted and based to battle-ready standard.
- Checked in Round 1.
- If models fail, 10-point bonus must not be added. Penalties apply if breached.
Scoring Tiers:
- Good: Simple base, minimum standard — 500 points
- Better: Multiple colours, shading, detailed base — 700 points
- Best: High-level paintwork, advanced techniques, scenic base — 1000 points
- +100 points: Top 10 armies (TO judged)
Conversions & Proxies
- Non-GW models must be equal or superior in quality and recognisable.
- Dimensions and weapons must match GW standards.
- If unsure, contact TOs via Facebook.
Sportsmanship Score (1000 points)
- Starts at 1000 points.
- Strikes reduce points:
- 1 Strike: -200, ineligible for Best Sports
- 2 Strikes: -500, personal notice
- 3 Strikes: -1000, may lead to disqualification
Best Sports Vote: After Game 5.
What to Bring
- A fully painted 2000pt army
- All rulebooks, index, codex, FAQs
- Tape measure and dice
- 6 objective markers
- Internet-enabled device for BCP scoring
Prizes
Trophies and Gift Vouchers (sponsor-dependent value):
- Overall 1st (Battle + Paint + Sports)
- Battle 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- Paint 1st, 2nd, 3rd (no commissions eligible)
- Best Sports
- Players Choice
Note:
- Players may only win 1 prize—the most valuable.
- Commission-painted armies can only win Players Choice.
Sponsors
The Gaming Arena
Supporting venue and primary sponsor.
Guf
Supporting for the 4th year. Locations in Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, & Werribee.
10% off Warhammer. Also sells TCGs.
Miniature Scenery
Provides prize support and display terrain.
