Operation Kingdom – 8hr Battlesim

The Kingdom (Huntley Wood, Cheadle, S-O-T, ST10 2NS)
26th September 2026
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Description

Operation Kingdom

8hr Battlesim

Prepare for one of the UK’s most immersive airsoft weekends as we present Operation Kingdom.

Set across 200 acres of abandoned woodland and quarry terrain, the battlefield features an extensive road network, military vehicles, fortified FOBs, dense forest, and building complexes. It is the ultimate environment for aggressive assaults, tactical squad play, and long-range sniper gameplay—a true warrior’s paradise and a sniper’s dream.

Designed and operated by Op-Tactical UK, this action-packed battlesim will challenge players with immersive missions, large-scale engagements, and objectives spread throughout The Kingdom.

EVENT INCLUDES

  • Friday Night Camping & Social
  • Saturday 8hr Battlesim Main Event
  • Saturday Night Games
  • Saturday Night Camping & Social

Players will be assigned a dedicated FOB to operate from throughout the event, while the main safe zone will remain open for access to consumables, ammunition, food, and supplies.

There are no camouflage restrictions for this battlesim. Teams will be identified using coloured armbands, giving players complete freedom with their loadouts and kit setups.

Expect an action-packed weekend featuring:

  • Large-scale battlesim gameplay
  • Immersive objectives and missions
  • On-site food supplied by Sans Tacos throughout the weekend
  • A welcoming community atmosphere with players from across the world

Limited to just 200 players

Secure your place now for Operation Kingdom, an unforgettable 8-hour battlesim at Op-Tactical UK – The Kingdom.

Charity Prize Draw

We will be asking all attending retailers & vendors to chip in prizes into a draw. Each Battlesim Ticket purchases includes one entry into the prize draw, strip of 10 entry tickets will be sold for £5. Tickets will be drawn at the end of the day. All money goes to Pilgrim Bandits Charity. 

Vendors & Food

Featuring a diverse lineup of airsoft airsoft vendors and brands. We’ve partnered with top-tier names and local favorites to help provide you with all the kit you could need for the weekend.

Airsoft

Event Tickets

Single Day
8hr Battlesim
Access to camping and hot shower facility

Ticket £65
Members £60
Deposit £35 *£35 left to pay at sign-in*

Hire Equipment

Standard Package £25.00
Rental Weapon/RIF
1x Magazine
500rds ammo
Goggles or Facemask

Advanced Package £35.00
Rental Weapon/RIF
Weapon Red Dot Sight
2x Magazine
1500rds ammo
Goggles or Facemask

Rough Timetable

Friday Camping & Social
Gates Open – 3:30pm
Gates Close – 10:30pm
Free camping is available both Friday and Saturday Night.

Saturday Battlesim & Night Games
Gates Open – Sign in – 7:00 am
Safety Brief – 9:30 am
Start Point – EX on – 10:00 am
*Mission Brief
End Ex – 6:00 pm

Night Games start time TBC

Sunday
Gates Close – Everyone off site – 11:00 am

Player Disclaimer

All players and spectators must complete our player disclaimer form. 

For players under 18. Parents / Guardian should fill in our player disclaimer and sign on behalf of the player.

Site Facilities

Recommended Equipment

Community Group

It is imperative to stay in loop via our WhatsApp Community Group.

Event Info and Rules

Site Address

The Kingdom, Huntley Wood, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 2NS
Any problems with access contact: 07510127056

On arrival

You will find a large electric gate that will be closed. A member of staff will be at the gates waiting for you.

Please ensure
• You follow the signs once inside the gates to the safe zone car park.
• You do not drive on the grass, stick to the roads and keep your speed down.
• All Airsoft weapons/RIFs are bagged made safe before arriving to the venue.

Club Membership

£50.00 for the year inc. UKARA membership, privileges include £5 discount on green fees at all Op-Tac ran venues, 10% discount on all purchases over £50 and up to £150 max purchase at Staffordshire Militaria, members only invites to The Kingdom.

Rules apply at all times

 Safety & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Ballistic rated eye protection must be worn at all times while on site, except when inside the designated safe zone.
• Full face protection is strongly recommended. It is mandatory for all players under 16 years of age.
• Adequate footwear providing strong ankle support must be worn. Boots are required, trainers are not permitted.
• Gloves and helmets are recommended.
• Sleeping: Sleeping in game is permitted. Eye protection must be worn at all times while sleeping in the game area. Posting a sentry is advised.

Weapons, Ammo & Equipment

General: All weapons must be made safe before entering the safe zone.
Permitted Gear: All tactical equipment is allowed including but not limited to radios, helmets, armour, NVGs.
Weapon accessories: Anything can be used.
Restrictions: No HPA Pistols as a Primary. Fixed blade knives are prohibited (Rubber training knives permitted). Green military lasers are prohibited (Low powered red lasers permitted).
Magazines: Mid Cap magazines only with the exception of high cap box magazines being allowed if you are running a support weapon.
Ammo: Loose ammo is allowed to be carried on your person or left at your FOB.
Special Roles: Ghillie suits are restricted to sniper and DMR roles only.

Hits, Medic & Respawn Rules

Defining a Hit: A hit is classed as a direct strike from a BB to any part of the player and their equipment. This does not include the weapon in hand.
Immediate Action: When Hit, a player must leave the playing area as quickly as possible with one hand raised in the air above their head whilst continuously calling “dead man walking” or use a Dead Red Rag.
The Medic Process: 1st time shot: After being shot player must drop to the floor and is now DEAD. (Can make groaning sounds).
• Any player can medic—to medic the DEAD player, tie a Tourniquet or WHITE medic arm band on to the player to revive.
• NOT allowed to self medic.
• Only one medic arm band is allowed to be carried on each player.
• Repeat if shot again

Bleed Out & FOB: Not allowed to move once shot until Bleed Out time 5 Min is done (*On the spot).
• Not allowed to remove medic arm bands – No Max medic arm bands allowed before having to attend teams F.O.B.
• If killed by IED/Grenade/TAG round/ or any in game explosives, players are now DEAD and have to return to F.O.B. No arm bands required.
• DEAD Players returning to the team’s F.O.B. to re-gen cannot be captured.
Conduct: Dead men do not talk and will be deemed as poor conduct.

Engagement & Combat Rules

General: Blind firing of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Buildings: * Full automatic fire is permitted when shooting into or out of a building.
• Within 5 metres of any building, players must switch to semi-automatic only.
• Once inside a building, single shot only.
• Three round burst is not permitted indoors.

Close Range:
• There is no enforced BANG rule.
• Players are expected to use common sense at close range.
• No headshots at close range.

Conduct, Marshaling & Discipline

Zero Tolerance: We operate a zero tolerance policy on poor conduct. Violence, intimidation, or bullying toward players or marshals will not be tolerated.
Sportsmanship: Cheating will not be tolerated. Accusing others of cheating or directing abuse at any individual will not be tolerated. Report concerns directly to a marshal.
Authority: Arguing with marshals will not be tolerated. The marshal’s decision is final at all times.
Reporting: Any issues must be reported to a marshal immediately so they can be addressed at the time.

Three Strike Policy

First offence: formal warning.
Second offence: removal from the game for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Third offence: removal from the event and a ban from future Op-Tac events.

Site Facility Rules

Arrival/Departure: All players must sign in upon arrival and sign out when leaving the site.
Site Care: Any individual responsible for deliberate damage to the site will be held liable for repair costs.
Out of Bounds: Areas marked with “Out of Bounds” signs or warning tape must not be entered under any circumstances.
Facilities: Smoking is permitted only when not inside any building on site. Buildings must not be used as toilets. Designated toilet facilities will be provided; they must not be attacked or damaged.
Sleeping: Sleeping in your vehicle within the car park is permitted. Sleeping off site is permitted (must sign out/in).
Briefings: All players will be given a full breakdown of all rules during the morning safety brief.

All one-time use Pyrotechnics & Ammo MUST be biodegradable
Weapons Rules:

• All weapons must be operated on semi automatic only, except approved support weapons.
• Mid capacity magazines only.
• HPA tapped pistols using M4 magazines or other magazine adaptors are not permitted.
• Only approved support weapons may be used. M4 platforms fitted with box magazines and SMGs fitted with drum magazines are not permitted.
• Only approved DMR platforms may be used. Modified MP5s or AR platforms that exceed standard limits are not permitted.
• Loose ammunition may not be carried on your person. Ammunition must remain at the FOB or designated harbour area.

FPS Rules:

Automatic RIF  350fps (feet per second)
DMR / Semi Only RIF  450fps with a 25m M.E.D. *Must have a sidearm
Bolt Action RIF  500fps with a 30m M.E.D. *Must have a sidearm
Pistols & Side Arms  350fps
All weapons are chronographed with the BB weight you use at the start of the event, and random chronographing will take place throughout the event. Any player found trying to cheat the chrono will be immediately removed from the event.

The on-site shop has a wide selection of bio 0.20s/ 0.25s/0.32s/0.43s on sale when signing in. If you need any other weights, please bring your own – you will not be allowed to play with non-bios.

On the day of any event, all players will be given a full breakdown of all our rules during the morning safety brief.

All one-time use Pyrotechnics & Ammo MUST be biodegradable

Must be 18 + to use pyrotechnics of any kind.

Allowed pyros:

• Only TLSFX and Enola Gaye
• MK3, MK4, MK5 and MK7 Thunder flashes
• EG 67 Ring Pull and all other ring pull types
• 209, 9mm, Magflash, 12G blanks
• Smoke Grenades
• GR20’s using Blue Training Loads
• GTR60’s using Blue Training Loads
• TAG rounds
Anything else – Please show us in the morning before the event.

Grenades in buildings:

Any player in a room is dead unless behind hard cover. Hard cover is classed as a physical barrier between the player and line of sight of the grenade i.e a wall, not hiding behind the player in front of you!

Grenades Outside/open terrain:

Kill radius of within 5m/15ft. Hard cover rule applies

Mortars/TAG Rounds Outside/open terrain:

Kill radius of within 15m/45ft. No allowed to fire directly at another player/Must be fired at 45 degree angle. Hard cover rule applies

Smoke Grenades:

Smoke is for screening purposes only and does not have any other in-game effect. Military smokes are allowed outside of buildings. No military smokes inside buildings.

Game effect pyro:

Any other pyro that has any in-game effects will be used and controlled by a marshal; the marshal will inform the players affected and to what extent.

On the day of any event, all players will be given a full breakdown of all our rules during the morning safety brief.

Frequently Asked Questions​

A Battlesim is a continuous, open-play event with rolling objectives released at set times throughout the day. Instead of the usual stop-start format of a Skirmish Day, gameplay keeps flowing as players adapt to new missions and changing situations.

Yes, although the game is non-stop you can leave the gamezone at any time for anything you may need. Just remember the longer you stay out the field the greater the effect on your team. 

Above in the ‘Teams’ section, you will find our recommended camouflages for each team. These are not a strict requirement as on our battlesims, teams are identified by armbands/tape. 

 Weapon/RIF Limitations

• All weapons must be operated on semi automatic only, except approved support weapons.
• HPA Setups are allowed. No HPA Pistols as a Primary.
• Mid Cap magazines only with the exception of high cap box magazines being allowed if you are running a support weapon.
• Loose ammo is allowed to be carried on your person or left at your FOB.

 Gear Limitations

• All tactical equipment is allowed including but not limited to Radios, Helmets, Armour, NVGs & Thermals.
• Fixed blade knives are prohibited (Rubber training knives permitted)
• Green military lasers are prohibited (low-powered red lasers permitted).

Yes walk on is allowed on our Battlesim events. Simply turn up on the day and pay for your event ticket at sign in.

Although you must pre-book if you require hire equipment, failure to do this could lead in us not having the available equipment on the day of the event.

The minimum age requirement to participate in our airsoft events is 11 years old.

For players under 16 attending our game days, we have a couple of safety and supervision rules in place:

Ages 11 to 13: Must be accompanied on site by a parent or guardian at all times.

Ages 14-17: Must be signed in at check-in by a parent or guardian upon arrival and must wear full-face protection in the gaming area at all times.

Tell staff which friends or team you would like to play alongside. We will take your preferences into account, but teams need to be balanced. We will do our best to keep you together throughout the event.

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