X-Wing XWA Tournament @ UKGE

Join the X-Wing Alliance (XWA) for the first community-run Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game Tournament at the UK Games Expo, marking a new chapter after 10+ years of organised play under the Asmodee banner. 

For updates, detailed player information, and all necessary supporting documents please see this Google Drive Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hWUgCptaRPGH46LzFWf0QBaSkjHmIY2C
This event page will also be updated with key information.

Schedule

This tournament will be played over 5 Swiss rounds.

Saturday, 31 May, 2025
09.00: Hall Opens and Player Registration begins
09.30: Player Registration ends and Player Briefing, with Round 1 to begin shortly afterwards

We will aim for a lunch break after Round 2.
Awards and Closing ceremony will follow the conclusion of the final round.

(We'll do our best to stick to these timings, but will update players should things change)

Format

The event will follow the Hotshots Game Mode format as outlined in Atomic Mass Games Tournament Regulations - however please note that we will be using 75 minute + variable game length round times. Any updates or changes to these Regulations will be communicated to players and a copy of the Regulations can be found in the Google Drive Folder (link above).

There will be 5 Games of Swiss with a winner declared at the end of the day.

The event will use the Scenarios published by Atomic Mass Games and are available here: https://www.atomicmassgames.com/xwing-documents.

Players build one squad and use the same squad for the entire duration of the tournament. Please build your lists using the latest XWA Beta points. These can be found in the Google Drive Folder or on the XWA website here: https://www.xwing.life/resources/points

You may Print & Play any pilot or upgrade cards.

Check in process

Before the Event

• Add yourself to the Tournament Software Roster BEFORE arriving at the event.
• Go to the link for the event here: https://rollbetter.gg/tournaments/2037
• Create an account if needed and Click the Blue “Register” Button
• Build your squad list using https://yasb.app/
• Export your list in the XWS format
• Add your list to the Tournament Software by pasting the copied XWS text into the “My List” section

At the Event

• Players must bring one printed copy of their squad list to each event, including all pilots, upgrades, and obstacles. This is for your opponent to verify before the start of round 1. The printed squad must match the squad submitted on Rollbetter. Players must use the same submitted squad for the duration of the event.
• You MUST have 1 PAPER copy of your list from https://yasb.app/
• Print your squad using the “SIMPLE” format and trace your obstacles on the back of the squad sheet.
• Print your name on the top of your list.

Upon Arrival

• Find X-Wing Tournament HQ for check-in. A member of staff will verify:
• That you have purchased a ticket for the event.
• Mark you as present for the event.
• Have submitted your list properly on Rollbetter.
• Find a seat and get ready for a glorious day of X-Wing!

Event details

Gameplay Rules

• 5 Rounds of Swiss
• Each game timer will vary from 72-78 minutes
• Each game ends when a Player has scored 20 mission points, after 12 rounds of play, or when the game timer ends (whichever comes first).
• When pairings are announced, find your table, set up and start playing.
• Players will be told when time ends. No timer will be displayed.

Event Scoring

• Win = 3 Event Points
• Draw = 1 Event Point
• Loss = 0 Event Points

Score Reporting
At the end of each game, players must report the following information on the match slip:

• Who is the Winner?
• Mission Points scored
• The number of rounds of play in this game

Tie-breakers for Ranking (In order of importance):

• Strength of Schedule
• Combined Mission Points
• Random

List Submission Deadline

• This event will allow the use of all Star Wars X-Wing expansions available and fully released on or before 17 May, 2025. This INCLUDES any non-Epic content released by XWA by this date and available on the XWA website (https://www.xwing.life/resources)
• List submission will need to be finalised and uploaded to the RollBetter event page no later than 30 May 2025 at 22:00 UK time at which point registration and list submission will be locked.

Player Materials and Product Legality

There are two types of components in Star Wars: X-Wing: essential and nonessential. Essential components are ship bases, obstacles, devices, and tools. These components have a specific size and are supplied with the ships or cards that require them. Nonessential components are tokens, markers, shields and charges, turret arc indicators, and Ship IDs.
Players are never allowed to modify their essential components but may replace them. Players using substitutions should check with the TO before the event begins so the tokens can be verified as being the correct size and shape. 
Players may modify or replace nonessential components as long as the tokens used are clear and do not interfere with gameplay. 
If a player feels that any item could be brought into question in regards to legality or otherwise, they should bring official components to use as replacements.
You may use 3rd party or ‘proxy’ miniatures in your lists.
You are encouraged to use cards to represent your list and may also use Print & Play resources to create your list. If you intend to Print & Play your list, we recommend using Infinite Arenas to do so: https://infinitearenas.com/squadPrinter.php

All decisions rest with the TO and the decisions of the TO are final.

Sportsmanship

Players are expected to behave in a mature and considerate manner, to play within the rules and not abuse them. The behaviours prohibited include but are not limited to; intentionally stalling a game for time, placing components with excessive force, inappropriate behaviour, treating an opponent with a lack of courtesy or respect, cheating, or any other behaviour considered by the judges, marshall, or TO to be unacceptable.

Resources

Player Resources Google Drive Folder
X-Wing Rules
Tournament Regulations
XWA Points
YASB Squad Builder
Infinite Arenas Squad Builder and Printer

Join the conversation!

Join your fellow pilots in getting excited about the event at our Facebook event page.
Join the XWA Discord: http://discord.gg/x-wing

This event is open to all players with an X-Wing event ticket (UKGE ticket required). We look forward to celebrating the future of X-Wing with you at Expo! 🚀

You will also need a vaild UKGE entry ticket to attend this event.

There will be participation and prize support available, including both previous official AMG/FFG prizes, brand new XWA prizes, and exclusive prize support generously provided by Cog'o'Two.

Sponsored by This event is organised and presented by the X-Wing Alliance. The X-Wing Alliance is a volunteer community group. This group does not claim ownership or affiliation in any capacity with Lucasfilm or Asmodee. Learn more about the XWA at www.xwing.life