Unlock victory with the top 40k tournament army lists featuring Orks, Blood Angels, and Chaos Space Marines from the Squig City: Casino Royale.
Squig City Casino Royale is over, and now we can look at which 40k factions’ playstyles and army lists managed to secure a place at the top! Check out what these winners brought in their armies, with our expert commentary on their selections.
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1st Place: Keaton Marschman – Orks Army Lists
Keaton didn’t walk into Squig City Casino Royale to play the odds. He walked in, flipped the table, and yelled WAAAGH loud enough to rattle every dice tray in a ten-meter radius. Even without More Dakka, it appears that Orks continue to prove they didn’t need it.
This list came in swinging, led by two Beastbosses and three Warbosses. That’s five angry green mountains with leadership skills and melee profiles that make tanks cry. One boss is scary. Five? That’s an HR issue waiting to happen—if Orks had HR.
Troops kept it close and personal: two squads of Beast Snagga Boyz ready to punch anything too shiny, and three squads of Choppa Boyz who only stop fighting when the other guy stops moving.
Four Trukks provided the speed needed to hit hard early and not get shot to pieces before the fight started. They’re not fancy, but they get the job done. A Battlewagon tagged along too—bigger, meaner, and able to throw out a few shots while hauling cargo that usually ends fights with a roar and a chainblade.
A single unit of Gretchin played their usual role: meat shields, screeners, and general irritants. Meanwhile, Kommandos lurked in the background, doing what they do best: surprising everyone with their effectiveness.
The big threats came rolling in with two Kill Rigs—loud, armored, and packed with psychic and physical pain. These things aren’t just wagons. They’re Orkish war dreams on wheels, and they don’t go down easy.
Closing things out were two units of Nobz. Not flashy, not fast, just thick slabs of muscle, metal, and rage. They soak up damage, swing with brutal efficiency, and generally act like the Ork equivalent of a freight train with anger management issues.
2nd Place: Joel Rodgers – Blood Angels Army Lists
3rd Place: Hunter Siems – Chaos Space Marines Army Lists
Final Thoughts on Army Lists
In the chaotic showdown at Squig City Casino Royale, the Orks strutted away with their gleeful brutality, while the Blood Angels came in stylishly second, probably crying over their pristine paint jobs. The Chaos Space Marines rounded out the podium, reminding everyone that even in defeat, they can still bring a taste of chaos to the table.
The performance of these armies really puts an exclamation mark on the ever-evolving nature of the competitive Warhammer 40k meta. Looking at those winning army lists and how their tactics work together can really give you some great insights for improving your strategy. It’s a smart way to up your game!
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