Golden Demon - V1.0 - Competition Guide

Oct 6, 2026

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Golden Demon is the Warhammer miniatures painting competition featuring 14 distinct categories spanning single miniatures, units, large models, vehicles, dioramas, duels, and more. Each category provides awards for Notable Entries, Finalists, and Commended Entries, with Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Category Gold winners are collectively judged to select the ultimate miniature painting prize, the Slayer Sword. The guide also explains how to enter, key entry rules, category list and descriptions, and differences between the Youngbloods and The Open Competition.

LanguageEnglish

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Pages10

Reading Time15 min

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Competition Overview

Category Structure and Awards

Youngbloods vs The Open Competition

How to Enter

Entry Guidelines

Category List

Category Descriptions

FAQ

V1.0 Golden Demon is the ultimate Warhammer painting competition. Thousands of entries are received each year from all over the world. Painters ofall levels are invited to submit their best work to claim glory, bragging rights, coveted trophies, and a well-deserved sense of accomplishment in this pinnacle of the miniatures painting hobby. The best-of-the-best at each competition is named the overall winner and presented with the legendary Slayer Sword. Whether you’re a veteran Golden Demon painter or it’s your first time at the event, you’ll be sure to see something that blows you away! CONTENTS This guide contains everything you need to know about Golden Demon and its two accompanying contests – Youngbloods and The Open Competition. Over the following pages you will find: • Competition Overview • How to Enter • Entry Guidelines • Category List • Category Descriptions • FAQ COMPETITION OVERVIEW Golden Demon comprises 14 distinct categories, ranging from single miniatures and units, to large dioramas, duels and monsters, vehicles and warmachines. Each of the 14 categories will have awards for: • Notable Entries • Finalists • Commended Entries • Gold, Silver and Bronze Each Gold winning entry in its respective category will then be judged collectively to determine which entry will be awarded the ultimate prize in miniature painting; The Slayer Sword. The winner is then awarded an actual sword. Yes, the winner is awarded with an actual sword. Yes, it’s absolutely epic. Alongside the 14 Golden Demon categories are Youngbloods and The Open Competition. Both of these categories have the same awards structure with finalist pins, commended entries anda top three of Gold, Silver and Bronze but they have some key differences. Youngbloods is specifically aimed towards younger competitors. In fact, you must be 15 or under on the day of entry to enter the Youngbloods competition In The Open Competition, anything goes here; single miniatures, busts, larger scale miniatures, small armies or themed collections and pretty much any other type of entry that doesn’t fit anywhere else. The Open Competition is also where Games Workshop staff are encouraged to enter and compete alongside the public – this is your chance to go head to head with some of the world’s greatest sculptors and painters and prove your mettle in one of the toughest settings anywhere in the world! ENTRY GUIDELINES • All miniatures entered must have been produced by Games Workshop. This includes all Citadel Miniatures, Forge World releases and any other specialist game produced by Games Workshop. • Entries can be, or contain, Citadel Miniatures that are out of production. • Conversions and scratch-built entries are allowed as long as they are in scale and set thematically within one of the Warhammer worlds or universes. This does not extend to entries set in the Middle-earth™ setting. For further information on this, please refer to our FAQ section. • Entries must be representative of the Warhammer or Middle-earth™ settings. They cannot feature real-world or alternative franchise iconography, slogans or imagery. • Entries do not have to adhere to in-games rules in terms of weapons, mounts or unit sizes. The entries are governed by the category descriptionsand competition rules alone. • Entries must be attached to the base, plinth or display, such as by adhesive, magnets or a similar method. Entries which contain loose miniatures or display elements will not be accepted. • Entries must be fully built and cannot be entered into the competition if they are damaged. • Entries must be handed in in-person at the event, by the person who painted them-no one else can hand your entry in for you. • Each participant may only enter each category once. • Each entry must have an accompanying entry form filled out. This can be filled out in advance or at the event. CATEGORY LIST 1. Warhammer 40,000: Single Miniature 2

FAQs

What awards does Golden Demon provide within each category?

Each of the 14 categories awards Notable Entries, Finalists, and Commended Entries, plus Gold, Silver and Bronze. Gold winners are then judged collectively for the ultimate prize.

How do Youngbloods and The Open Competition differ?

Youngbloods is aimed at younger competitors, requiring you to be 15 or under on the day of entry. The Open Competition allows any type of entry that doesn’t fit elsewhere, including a wider range of scales and formats.

What are the key entry requirements for miniatures?

Entries must be produced by Games Workshop, be representative of Warhammer or Middle-earth settings, and be fully built and undamaged. They must be attached to the base/plinth and submitted in person by the person who painted them, with one category entry per participant and a completed entry form.

Oct 6, 2026

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