BR&WL-CON KILL TEAM – DUEL STRIKE
Event: Kill Team Double-Header Tournament
Location: BR&WL-CON @ Houston Marriott Sugar Land Town Square
Players: 24
Duration: Two 1-day events (Saturday and Sunday) Players may take part in one or both events.
Format: Swiss-style pairing for both days, no elimination, with 4 rounds per day (8 total games per players who take part in both days)
Roster Rules: Each player submits a single Matched Play roster of up to 20 operatives (per Kill Team Core Book, page 90). Players bring their own models, 3 barricades, and approved equipment/ops. Players may use a different roster for each day!
Scoring: Standard Kill Team scoring (Victory Points from mission primaries and secondaries).
*Tiebreakers: *Total VP across all games, then head-to-head results, then total models killed.
Terrain: 12 tables with dense, thematic Kill Team provided by BR&WL-CON.
Software: Best Coast Pairings (BCP) app for pairings, scoring, and table assignments.
Daily Prizes: Trophies for each day’s placings, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
*Overall: *(combined score across both days) Duel Strike trophies for players who took part in both days for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Best Painted Team and Best Sportsmanship.
Raffles: Each player entered into the Duel Strike Raffle drawing for other prizes.
Day 1: Theme - "Urban Siege"
Concept: Teams battle in a war-torn cityscape, representing desperate skirmishes amidst crumbling hive cities. Missions emphasize close-quarters combat, objective control, and sabotage in dense urban environments.
Date: Friday, August 15th
Schedule:
Missions: Selected and tailored to urban themes:
| Start | End | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Check-in, roster submission verification, table assignments |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Round 1 |
| 12:00 PM | 1:45 PM | Lunch break (Choose form 30 restaurants within walking distance) |
| 1:45 PM | 3:45 PM | Round 2 |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Round 3 |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Dinner break (Best Painted Team voting begins) |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Round 4 |
| 9:30 PM | Day 1 results announced, social time |
Terrain Setup: Heavy use of Chalnath or Nachmund terrain (dense buildings, rubble, narrow corridors). No L/U-shaped terrain; focus on blocks for cover. All terrain rules are provided at the tables.
Thematic Flair: Narrative briefings describe a hive city under siege by rival factions.
Pairings:
- Round 1: Random via BCP.
- Rounds 2-4: Swiss, matching players with similar records, avoiding repeat opponents.
Day 2: Theme - "Void Breach"
Concept: Teams fight aboard derelict space hulks or breached orbital stations, with missions focusing on mobility, area denial, and high-stakes objectives in claustrophobic, zero-gravity-like environments.
Date: Saturday, August 16th
Schedule:
Missions: Selected for void/space hulk themes
| Start | End | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Check-in, roster submission verification, table assignments |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Round 1 |
| 12:00 PM | 1:45 PM | Lunch break (Choose form 30 restaurants within walking distance) |
| 1:45 PM | 3:45 PM | Round 2 |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Round 3 |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Dinner break (Best Painted Team voting begins) |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Round 4 |
| 9:30 PM | Day 2 results announced, social time |
*Pairings: *
- Round 1: Swiss based on Day 1 final standings (top players face each other).
- Rounds 2-4: Swiss, avoiding repeat opponents from Day 1 or 2.
Rules: Core Book, latest balance dataslate, no scouting phase, no auto-loss on break.
*Roster Submission Deadline: *August 7th (via email or BCP).
Registration: Via Table Top Events: You may purchase any of the following badges to qualify for the Duel Strike Tournament:
| Badge Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| BR&WL Friday Pass | ONLY Playing in Day 1 "Urban Siege" |
| BR&WL Saturday Pass | ONLY playing in Day 2 "Void Breach" |
| BR&WL Friday & Saturday Pass | If participating in both Duel Strike Events |
| BR&WL STAR VIP Weekend Pass | Play in in both Duel Strike Events, Friday Mix & Mingle (5 pm - 7 pm), BR&WL STAR T-shirt, BR&WL SWAG Bag, BR&WL-CON Booklet and 20 BR&WL Tokens! |
| BR&WL VANGAURD Weekend Pass | lay in in both Duel Strike Events, BR&WL SWAG Bag with a BR&WL STAR T-shirt, BR&WL-CON Booklet and 10 BR&WL Tokens |
| BR&WLER Weekend Pass | Play in in both Duel Strike Events, Access to all BR&WL-CON events |
Limited to 24 spots, first-come, first-served.
Terrain and Equipment: Organizers provide 12 boards with varied, dense terrain. Players bring models, dice, tokens, measuring tools, and 3 barricades (per Kill Team Essentials or approved equivalents).
Daily Prizes
Prizes are awarded for each day
- 1st-3rd: Trophies and Certificates
- Best Painted: Trophy, Certificate and $25 Gift Card
- Best Sportsmanship: Trophy, Certificate and $25 Gift Card, voted by players.
- Raffle: GW Model kits.
Overall Prizes
Prizes awarded to best combined score over both events. Only players who take part in both events qualify.
- Overall 1st: Trophy, Certificate and $50 Gift Card
- Overall 2nd: Trophy, Certificate and $25 Gift Card
Notes
Double-Header Structure: Each day is a standalone Swiss event, but overall rankings combine both days’ VP totals for fairness and to reward consistency.
*Thematic Differentiation: *Urban Siege (Day 1) uses dense terrain and objective-heavy missions to evoke street fighting, while Void Breach (Day 2) uses open layouts and mobility-focused missions for a space hulk feel.
Community Engagement: Best Painted and Sportsmanship awards, plus thematic narrative elements, foster a friendly vibe, aligning with Kill Team’s community focus.
BCP Use: Standard for Kill Team tournaments, ensuring smooth pairings and transparent scoring.
Contact: warboss@brawl-games.com for roster approvals or questions.
