 Fourth edition box art | |
| Manufacturers | Games Workshop |
|---|---|
| Designers | Jervis Johnson |
| Publishers | Games Workshop |
| Years active | 33 |
| Players | 2 |
| Setup time | 4–10 minutes |
| Playing time | 45–150 minutes, depending on rules version |
| Chance | High (Dice) |
| Age range | 10+ |
| Skills | Strategy, Probability |
| Website | www |
Blood Bowl is a miniatures board game created by Jervis Johnson for the British games company Games Workshop as a parody of American football.[1] The game was first released in 1986 and has been re-released in new editions since. Blood Bowl is set in an alternate version of the Warhammer Fantasy setting, populated by traditional fantasy elements such as human warriors, goblins, dwarves, elves, orcs, and trolls, as well as elements unique to the setting such as the rat-like Skaven.
In late 2016, Games Workshop released a new version of the game – the first in 22 years.[2] It featured a double sided board and new plastic miniatures.[3]
In November 2020, Games Workshop released a new version of the game, titled Blood Bowl Second Season Edition, which included miniatures for two teams and referees, a board (pitch), templates and the rule book. The rule book was also available separately, both physically and digitally. Cyanide Studio confirmed that the next videogame adaptation, Blood Bowl 3, would use the new ruleset.[4]
- ^ Achilli, Justin (2007). "Blood Bowl". In Lowder, James (ed.). Hobby Games: The 100 Best. Green Ronin Publishing. pp. 28–30. ISBN 978-1-932442-96-0.
- ^ "Blood Bowl review: A triumphant return after 22 years out of print". arstechnica. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- ^ Rictus (14 May 2016). "Recalcitrant Daze: Warhammer Fest 2016 – Part One – Blood Bowl". Recalcitrant Daze. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ^ "Nacon and Cyanide Studio are pleased announce Blood Bowl 3" (Press release). 28 August 2020.