The Barnyard Wargaming Mat was designed to make Warhammer 40,000 easier to understand, teach, and play.

After years of playing, watching competitive games, and creating Warhammer content, we found that one of the biggest barriers for newer players was understanding the battlefield at a glance. Competitive Warhammer can move quickly, and without a clear understanding of distances, deployment zones, and objectives, it can become difficult to follow.

This mat was created as a functional tool first. It provides visual clarity while maintaining a clean, professional battlefield aesthetic for both casual and competitive play.

Barnyard Wargaming is a two-person team run by Jack and Adela.

The mat design was born from Jack's ambition as a passionate Warhammer 40,000 player and Tournament Organiser. He envisioned creating a clearer and more intuitive way to play and explain competitive Warhammer. Adela then took that vision and brought it to life, designing it and perfecting it.

The goal was simple: create a battlefield that helps players understand what is happening without distracting from the game itself.

No. While the mat was designed to help newer players learn Warhammer 40,000, experienced and competitive players will also benefit from its features.

The built-in measurements, deployment references, and battlefield markings help players set up faster, reduce confusion, and keep games flowing smoothly.

The Barnyard Wargaming Mat was designed specifically for clarity.

It includes:

• Standard 1-inch grid measurements across the entire battlefield

• Deployment zone markings

• Reserve line reference

• Central area denial circle

• Colour-coded battlefield measurements

• Clear side numbering

The purpose is to make distances, positioning, and battlefield interactions easier to understand during play.

No. The mat uses the official Warhammer 40,000 deployment zones as a reference, but the game currently contains many different deployment layouts.

The current rules contain 45 different deployment possibilities, and these are intentionally not permanently printed onto the mat so that the battlefield remains flexible.

Yes. The mat was designed with competitive play in mind.

Tournament environments benefit from consistency, clarity, and faster decision-making. The Barnyard Wargaming Mat helps players quickly understand battlefield distances and positioning while maintaining a professional tournament-style appearance.

For normal cleaning, gently wipe the surface with a damp cloth or a wet wipe. You may also use a desk vacuum for maintenance.

We have not tested machine washing or full soaking, so we do not recommend those methods.

Yes. We ship worldwide to selected countries using Australia Post.

Because international shipping costs vary significantly depending on location and parcel weight, some countries are not automatically available at checkout.

If your country is not listed, please contact us directly and we can arrange a shipping invoice

We offer a pick-up option at checkout to postcodes in NSW within a specific radius.

If you don't have this option at checkout but you want to pick up your order regardless, bring proof of purchase and we will refund you the shipping cost.

You can pick up your order from us at one of our tournaments at Hornsby RSL which occur every two months. Information available on BCP or through our Discord.

Delivery times vary depending on location.

As our mats are large and heavy parcels (approximately 5kg), shipping times can vary significantly.

We estimate delivery within approximately one month, although delays may occur due to shipping networks, customs, or international processing.

We regularly restock our mats.

When a new production batch is required, manufacturing and delivery to us may take approximately two months before customer orders can be shipped.

We recommend following Barnyard Wargaming for restock announcements.

To reduce shipping costs and improve accessibility worldwide, mats are shipped folded in a protective box.

When received, the mat should be unfolded and rolled for storage rather than stored folded long-term.

Currently, Barnyard Wargaming offers one design.

The black design was intentionally chosen because it provides a clean, professional battlefield appearance while keeping markings highly visible and easy to read.

Future designs may be considered depending on customer feedback and the needs of different game systems.

Currently, we only offer our original Barnyard Wargaming Mat design.

Custom designs may be considered in the future.

No. Barnyard Wargaming products are independently designed and produced.

Warhammer 40,000®, Warhammer®, Games Workshop®, and associated trademarks belong to Games Workshop Limited.

Our products are designed for use with Warhammer 40,000 and tabletop miniature games, but we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Games Workshop Limited.