Day one at Virtus and what a display of manly courage? Words fail me so I shall let high quality photography tell the tale…..

Andy Claxton set the scene with his Tuareg camel riders. The talking point of the weekend, where can I get more camels from?

Soft spoken Phil packs a punch with his Ghaznavids . Only three elephants but that’s enough to scare the be-Jesus out of any opponent. A high causaulties rate amongst these pacaderms but they have done their job before imploding. Has Don uncovered “Rout- gate”- should the Ghaznavid host have routed in game two?

Above- Chris reading “How to win friends and influence people’ whist the reigning champion is boxed into a corner and not for the first time!😁

Mr Fry has brought some amazing Knights this year. If only he would shut up about bloody camels!

Mark won the painting challenge last year and his Normans are none too shabby either.

You can’t please everyone!

These minis are magnificent and by any standard should set any figure collector drooling! From the McGlynn stable.

Oh how they laughed and chortled through two and a half hours of light hearted banter. ISIS have asked if they could film their next game as a training for conflict de-escalation.

Steve Price in a corner filled with three ranks of bows and Knights, an impassable water feature and a ridge complete this very exposed position. Luckily through aggressive play Steve was able to retain the Himalayan kingdom.

It’s all to play for tomorrow. The atmosphere is electric and our only hope is that Richard Walker has not over indulged himself in the fleshpots of South Central Cardiff. Come early and expect a queue ( This advice is meant for visitors and not Richard of course😡)

A queue in South Central Cardiff😉