By NuffleZone Staff — Fired up the pitch! Games Workshop has officially unveiled an expansive new season of Blood Bowl, and it comes fully loaded with fresh teams, a revamped rulebook, and all the chaotic flair we love.
Two Brand-New Teams Debut
⚜️Brionne Barons (Bretonia)
Clad in noble armor and accompanied by stalwart squires, these high-risk, high-reward knights bring Balance of Steel into the clashing melee. With Grail Knights, Knight Throwers, and Knight Catchers, they offer refined Blitzing and passing strategies.
🦴Nehekhara Nightmares (The Greenskins’ Opponents? Nope, undead dynasty!)
Born anew from the sands of antiquity, these skeletal veterans include Tomb Guardians (ST 5, Mighty Blow), Blitzers, Throwers, and sturdy Skeleton Linemen. Their Secure the Ball ability means agility is less of a burden when controlling the ball.
The Complete Boxed Game — Everything You Need
This new season arrives ready to play:
- A sturdy double-sided pitch board
- Two sets of themed dice
- A hardcover rulebook featuring updated lists for every team
- Reference sheets, a new ball marker, and premium status tokens (Stunned, Upside-Down, etc.) all with a metallic accent finish
Polished Rules, No Confusion
The rulebook has been extensively rewritten to enhance clarity and streamline play:
- Cleaner terminology, no mixups between “player” and “coach,” or “declare” vs. “perform” actions
- Refreshed Kick-Off Table, removing irritating events like “Referee Gone Wild”
- Elimination of long-miss passes — no more setups that go nowhere
- A new star twist: get Stadium Points for zinging teammates mid-match
- A new “Key Plays” system that standardizes common interactions across the league
Major New Rule: Secure the Ball
This rule lets players pick up the ball on a 2+ and end their turn — like a block or pass! It can’t be used when surrounded (within two squares), and big bruisers (like the Tomb Guardians) are ineligible — but it’s a game-changer for low-AG teams.
New Status Tokens & Gameplay Flow
Status tokens solve confusion with player states:
- Track “Upside-Down,” “Stunned,” “Just Played,” and more with sleek metallic tokens
- System refreshed for clarity: “Distracted” now applies to players who lost their Tackle Zone (looking at you, Ogres!)
- “Monster Mouth” inflicts “Chewed,” and “Gaze of the Eye” blocks assists
- Even Kick-Off events can leave you with “Indigestion” — keep an eye on that ball!
What’s Next
Expect this full boxset to land in a few months, following up with two Spike! Journals for the new teams, updated pitch accessories, and more.
And for classic High Elves fans: fear not — updated rules for your beloved team are coming soon in a free PDF release.