KIDSHAMMER AT THE 2025 NOVA OPEN: Labor Day Weekend, August 27-31
Kidshammer is returning to the NOVA Open for a seventh year, continuing with Warhammer 40,000 options. We are excited to remain part of the biggest tabletop gaming convention on the east coast!
Here are the descriptions of the SIX Kidshammer events at the 2025 NOVA Open
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30: Morning
Age of Sigmar - Youth Spearhead Learn to Play
Kidshammer: Age of Sigmar is an introduction to tabletop miniature gaming, set in Games Workshop’s popular Age of Sigmar (AoS) fantasy setting. For 2025, Kidshammer will be using the Spearhead ruleset for its learn to play event. Spearhead is a smaller version of the Age of Sigmar game, featuring faster play, simpler rules, and less models than the regular game.
The event will provide open gaming and coaching for kids aged 8-16, who either are experienced in the game or completely new to the game. Coaches will be on-hand to teach the game or to improve gaming skills. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models to play, but the event will have loaner models on hand as well. Boards and card decks will also be provided by the event organizers.
https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2025/schedule/49
Warhammer 40k - Youth Combat Patrol Learn to Play
Kidshammer:Warhammer 40k is an introduction to tabletop miniature gaming, set in Games Workshop’s popular Warhammer 40,000 (40k) science fantasy setting. For 2025, Kidshammer will be using the Combat Patrol ruleset for its learn to play event. Combat Patrol is a smaller version of the Warhammer 40k game, featuring faster play, simpler rules, and less models than the regular game.
The event will provide open gaming and coaching for kids aged 8-16, who either are experienced in the game or completely new to the game. Coaches will be on-hand to teach the game or to improve gaming skills. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models to play, but the event will have loaner models on hand as well. Boards and terrain will also be provided by the event organizers.
https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2025/schedule/160
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30:Afterrnoon
Age of Sigmar - Youth Open Play
Kidshammer: Age of Sigmar is an introduction to tabletop miniature gaming, set in Games Workshop’s popular Age of Sigmar (AoS) fantasy setting. The event will provide open gaming for kids aged 8-16, playing at the 1500 point level using the Matched Play: First Blood battlepack.
Although familiarity with the Age of Sigmar rules is desired for all participants, coaches will be on-hand to teach the game or to improve gaming skills. This is a great opportunity to learn the game or to practice for the Age of Sigmar Youth Friendly Tournament on Sunday.
https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2025/schedule/48
Warhammer 40k- Youth Open PlayKidshammer: Warhammer 40,000 is an introduction to tabletop miniature gaming, set in Games Workshop’s popular Warhammer 40,000 (40k) science fantasy setting. The event will provide open gaming for kids aged 8-16 using the rules from the core rulebook. Kidshammer: Warhammer 40,000 will not use Tournament companion.
Although familiarity with the Warhammer 40,000 rules is desired for all participants, coaches will be on-hand to teach the game or to improve gaming skills. This is a great opportunity to learn the game or to practice for the Warhammer 40,000 Youth Friendly Tournament on Sunday.
https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2025/schedule/162
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31: All day
Age of Sigmar - Youth Friendly TournamentThis event offers the opportunity for Youngbloods (kids aged 8-16 years old) to participate in a friendly, three-round tournament. The tournament is designed to be competitive, but not cut throat. Players should bring their best lists, but they should also keep in mind that the goal is for everyone to enjoy the experience – even less competitive players! The event is designed for 1500-point armies using the Matched Play: First Blood battlepack from the most current edition of Age of Sigmar.
https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2025/schedule/408
Warhammer 40k - Youth Friendly TournamentThis event offers the opportunity for Youngbloods (kids aged 8-16 years old) to participate in a friendly, three-round tournament. The tournament is designed to be competitive, but not cut throat. Players should bring their best lists, but they should also keep in mind that the goal is for everyone to enjoy the experience – even less competitive players! Kidshammer: 40,000 will be run using the rules from the core rulebook. Kidshammer: Warhammer 40,000 will not use any Tournament Companion.
https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2025/schedule/161
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30: Morning
Age of Sigmar - Youth Spearhead Learn to Play
Kidshammer: Age of Sigmar is an introduction to tabletop miniature gaming, set in Games Workshop’s popular Age of Sigmar (AoS) fantasy setting. For 2025, Kidshammer will be using the Spearhead ruleset for its learn to play event. Spearhead is a smaller version of the Age of Sigmar game, featuring faster play, simpler rules, and less models than the regular game.
The event will provide open gaming and coaching for kids aged 8-16, who either are experienced in the game or completely new to the game. Coaches will be on-hand to teach the game or to improve gaming skills. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models to play, but the event will have loaner models on hand as well. Boards and card decks will also be provided by the event organizers.
https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2025/schedule/49
Warhammer 40k - Youth Combat Patrol Learn to Play
Kidshammer:Warhammer 40k is an introduction to tabletop miniature gaming, set in Games Workshop’s popular Warhammer 40,000 (40k) science fantasy setting. For 2025, Kidshammer will be using the Combat Patrol ruleset for its learn to play event. Combat Patrol is a smaller version of the Warhammer 40k game, featuring faster play, simpler rules, and less models than the regular game.
The event will provide open gaming and coaching for kids aged 8-16, who either are experienced in the game or completely new to the game. Coaches will be on-hand to teach the game or to improve gaming skills. Participants are encouraged to bring their own models to play, but the event will have loaner models on hand as well. Boards and terrain will also be provided by the event organizers.
https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2025/schedule/160
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30:Afterrnoon
Age of Sigmar - Youth Open Play
Kidshammer: Age of Sigmar is an introduction to tabletop miniature gaming, set in Games Workshop’s popular Age of Sigmar (AoS) fantasy setting. The event will provide open gaming for kids aged 8-16, playing at the 1500 point level using the Matched Play: First Blood battlepack.
Although familiarity with the Age of Sigmar rules is desired for all participants, coaches will be on-hand to teach the game or to improve gaming skills. This is a great opportunity to learn the game or to practice for the Age of Sigmar Youth Friendly Tournament on Sunday.
https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2025/schedule/48
Warhammer 40k- Youth Open PlayKidshammer: Warhammer 40,000 is an introduction to tabletop miniature gaming, set in Games Workshop’s popular Warhammer 40,000 (40k) science fantasy setting. The event will provide open gaming for kids aged 8-16 using the rules from the core rulebook. Kidshammer: Warhammer 40,000 will not use Tournament companion.
Although familiarity with the Warhammer 40,000 rules is desired for all participants, coaches will be on-hand to teach the game or to improve gaming skills. This is a great opportunity to learn the game or to practice for the Warhammer 40,000 Youth Friendly Tournament on Sunday.
https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2025/schedule/162
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31: All day
Age of Sigmar - Youth Friendly TournamentThis event offers the opportunity for Youngbloods (kids aged 8-16 years old) to participate in a friendly, three-round tournament. The tournament is designed to be competitive, but not cut throat. Players should bring their best lists, but they should also keep in mind that the goal is for everyone to enjoy the experience – even less competitive players! The event is designed for 1500-point armies using the Matched Play: First Blood battlepack from the most current edition of Age of Sigmar.
https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2025/schedule/408
Warhammer 40k - Youth Friendly TournamentThis event offers the opportunity for Youngbloods (kids aged 8-16 years old) to participate in a friendly, three-round tournament. The tournament is designed to be competitive, but not cut throat. Players should bring their best lists, but they should also keep in mind that the goal is for everyone to enjoy the experience – even less competitive players! Kidshammer: 40,000 will be run using the rules from the core rulebook. Kidshammer: Warhammer 40,000 will not use any Tournament Companion.
https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2025/schedule/161
| KH AoS Spearhead Learn to Play Primer 2025 |
| KH 40k Combat Patrol Learn to Play Primer 2025 |
| KH AoS Open Play Primer 2025 |
| KH 40k Open Play Primer 2025 |
| KH AoS Youth Tournament Primer 2025 |
| KH 40k Youth Tournament Primer 2025 |
How to Participate
If your child is interested in joining us at the NOVA Open, sign up now! Space is limited, and it may not be possible to walk on on the day of the event this year. Click HERE to go to the Tabletop Events website to register for Kidshammer events.
When you arrive at the Tabletop Events website, select "Conventions" from the drop down menu. In the "Enter convention name or location" search bar, type in "NOVA Open" and click SEARCH. Click on NOVA Open and click on the "Buy Badges" button under Registration. Every one who enters the convention, adult or child, needs a badge for each day they are there. So purchase a badge for your child for each day of attendance, and one for any adults accompanying the child. Badges are $30 per day or $69 for the entire convention (Wednesday through Sunday) for adults. Note that a Youth Convention pass for the entire weekend is also available for $20 for kids 15 and under!
After you buy the badges, go back and click the "Buy Tickets" button under Registration. Type in "Kidshammer" or "Youth D&D" in the "Search by keyword or event number" search field and hit search. Next click on the event desired. You will need to purchase a ticket for each child participating in an event. Accompanying adults do NOT have to buy a ticket (but do need to purchase a convention badge for the day of the event or for the entire convention).
When you arrive at the Tabletop Events website, select "Conventions" from the drop down menu. In the "Enter convention name or location" search bar, type in "NOVA Open" and click SEARCH. Click on NOVA Open and click on the "Buy Badges" button under Registration. Every one who enters the convention, adult or child, needs a badge for each day they are there. So purchase a badge for your child for each day of attendance, and one for any adults accompanying the child. Badges are $30 per day or $69 for the entire convention (Wednesday through Sunday) for adults. Note that a Youth Convention pass for the entire weekend is also available for $20 for kids 15 and under!
After you buy the badges, go back and click the "Buy Tickets" button under Registration. Type in "Kidshammer" or "Youth D&D" in the "Search by keyword or event number" search field and hit search. Next click on the event desired. You will need to purchase a ticket for each child participating in an event. Accompanying adults do NOT have to buy a ticket (but do need to purchase a convention badge for the day of the event or for the entire convention).