Calling all painters, hobbyists, and miniature enthusiasts! Colors of the Realm is your chance to showcase your skills, creativity, and passion for miniatures. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just starting out, this competition is open to all who love bringing models to life with color and detail.
Not only will you have the opportunity to display your work in-store for fellow hobbyists to admire, but you’ll also compete for store credit prizes!
With quarterly contests running at both our North Phoenix and Tempe locations, there’s always a new chance to enter, improve your skills, and be part of a growing community of miniature painters. Ready to paint your way to victory?
Registration opens Tuesday, March 25th
Registration opens Thursday, April 17th
Purchase a Model from Gamers Guild
Purchases may be made online or in-store during the 3-week long registration period beginning on the dates listed above.
Save your receipt that shows the order number or check your order number through your Gamers Guild account online.
Register Your Model Using the Registration Survey
The model must be sealed at the time of registration and will require the receipt with your order number (provided to you at checkout).
The survey will ask you to select your category applicable to the model you ordered. There are three size categories for the contest:
Small: bases sized 25mm - 40mm
Medium: bases sized 50mm - 80mm
Large: bases sized 90mm - 100mm
Take the time to prime and paint your model during this time. The judges will be taking creativity and painting techniques into account. Use your own style and flair to make your entry stand out!
Volunteer Tabletop Ambassadors will judge the Best in Show and Most Creative categories. This stage of judging will take 2 weeks.
Store Credit Pool:
Store credit is added to the pot based on the number of entrants within each category.
Small: $6 per entrant added to the pool
Medium: $8 per entrant added to the pool
Large: $10 per entrant added to the pool
Prize Split:
The store credit prize pool will be divided evenly and awarded to the winner of each award category.
Best in Show:
This award recognizes the most outstanding model in terms of overall quality. Judges will look at all aspects of the model, from painting and detailing to overall presentation.
Most Creative:
This award is for the model that shows the highest level of creativity, innovation, and unique ideas. Whether it’s a conversion, a unique paint job, or a clever theme, this award celebrates artistic expression.
People’s Choice:
Voted by you and your fellow contestants! Voting will take place in-store only via a hidden ballot box. Simply write down your name, email, and the model number you wish to vote for. Voting will be open for 2 weeks. Only 1 vote per person.
*NOTE - You may only win one prize per competition.
Previously completed models may not be entered. Models must be purchased from Gamers Guild, begin the competition sealed then assembled, painted, and submitted from scratch.
Contest entry indicates permission for Gamers Guild to photograph entries and show them in all public media both online and print.
Judges determine the final category placement of all entries and can change before or during judging, following our outlined base sizing guidelines, with no notification to the entrant.
Models not picked up within 2 weeks after receiving the email notification that your submitted model is ready for pickup will be considered donated to Gamers Guild.
By submitting your model for the contest, you agree to Gamers Guild holding your model for display for 4-6 weeks once the judging process begins.
