The year is 2505, and the blood-stained pitch is calling again. Blood Bowl, the Game of Fantasy Football, is back with a new season packed with surprises.
Fans can look forward to two new teams, streamlined rules, and roster updates that will shake up even veteran coaches’ strategies.
Whether you are a die-hard Tomb Kings fan or ready to rally the Bretonnians, this edition promises a perfect mix of nostalgia and innovation. With an all-new boxed set, you’ll get everything needed to jump straight into the chaos of the game.
Meet the Teams: Bretonnia Barons vs Nehekhara Nightmares
First up, the Brionne Barons bring a brand-new Bretonnian presence to the pitch. These Dauntless Knights boast high armor and a haughty attitude, backed by scrappy Squires who love a brawl. Peasants? Leave them at home. Their style is high-risk, high-reward, and they’ll keep coaches on their toes every turn.
The Grail Knights are the stars, delivering hard-hitting Blitzers with a new Skill, Steady Footing, which lets them stay on their feet on a roll of 6 when knocked down. Knight Throwers and Knight Catchers add versatility, and the Squires bring Wrestle and a can-do attitude to every skirmish.
On the other side, the Tomb Kings return with their familiar, reliably bashy roster. Veteran players will recognize the ST5 Tomb Guardians with Brawler, durable Skeleton Linemen, Blitzers, and solid Throwers. Big Guys remain tough, though Decay will eventually claim them.
While their Agility is lower than some teams, the new Secure the Ball action helps mitigate this weakness, giving these undead legends a fair shot at keeping possession and controlling the pace of the match.
Everything You Need to Play
The new boxed set is loaded with goodies. You get a double-sided pitch, dugouts, dice, quick reference sheets, and a hefty hardback rulebook with updated rosters for every team. The plastic sprue now includes the standard range ruler and scatter templates, plus a clever ball marker and status markers. These markers make it crystal clear who is Prone, Stunned, Blitzing, or otherwise engaged, which is a major quality-of-life improvement for games with large, painted miniatures. You can still lay your miniatures flat if you want, but the markers reduce confusion during heated matches.
Smarter Rules and Streamlined Play
Rules have been lovingly revised for this third season. The pitch is familiar, the stats haven’t changed, but terminology is consistent and actions are clear. Coaches won’t confuse miniatures with themselves, and all actions are precisely defined. The Kick-off Table has been polished, Wildly Inaccurate Passes are gone, and Star Player Points can now be earned from creative antics like throwing teammates.
The Secure the Ball action is a standout innovation. It lets a player pick up the ball on a 2+ and ends their turn, though Big Guys and some other powerful players cannot use it. This reduces frustration for low-Agility teams who previously struggled to gain possession. Meanwhile, Status Markers in metallic grey help track everything from Knock-downs to Blitz actions, plus new effects like Distracted, Chomped, Eye Gouge, and Dodgy Snack, keeping gameplay smooth and visually intuitive.
Looking Ahead
The new season arrives later this year, alongside two Spike! Journals, new boards, dice, and cards. Coaches of the classic High Elf team won’t be left behind either, with PDF rules available at launch. Blood Bowl remains as brutal and strategic as ever, now wrapped in a more polished, user-friendly package for both newcomers and long-time fans.
Final Thoughts
This new season of Blood Bowl is more than just cosmetic updates. With two exciting teams, improved rules clarity, clever markers, and new actions, the game is sharper and more engaging than ever. Whether you want to crush your opponents as the ancient Tomb Kings or dazzle the crowd with Bretonnian Knights, there’s never been a better time to step onto the pitch. Blood Bowl continues to reward smart plays, strategic planning, and a little chaos on the field, keeping every coach hooked season after season.
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