Blood Bowl Death Zone is the first big supplement to hit the game since the second season started, check out what we know!
Warhammer Community announced the first big changes coming to Blood Bowl in the way of a new book. The book is going to have something for every coach and tons of new mercenary players, so if your games have felt a little stale, be on the lookout! There are going to be five main categories of new mercenaries with tons of options to fit them into your squad.
They are also introducing a smaller version of the game called Sevens, where, you guessed it, there will be 7 players on each side. On top of all that, there will also be new traits and environments to play your games. Let’s get into it!
Blood Bowl Death Zone: New BB Supplement Announced
Hot on the heels of Blood Bowl: Second Season Edition looms Death Zone, the first major supplement for the game. Every coach worth their salt is going to want in on this action.
We expect the book will be coming out soon, and with something for every coach, it will definitely be worth picking up.
Mercenaries
With five broad categories and loads of options for each, there’s a Mercenary that’s just right for teams of any size and disposition. From this wide pool, coaches can pick and choose those with the skills they need – albeit for a price. Maybe you want to add some serious punch with a Bona Fide Big Guy.
Nothing wrong with adding some muscle to your team! In a game as rough as Blood Bowl, it’s hard to pass up a bona fide big guy. Also, since these are mercenaries, this could open up some really fun conversion opportunities.
You might want to search even further to find one that’s got a reputation for brutality, instead of tossing their team-mates down the pitch. That’s where Trait Packages come in – they let you pick exactly what you’re looking for.
Might as well customize them to match what your team is all about.
New Venues
You can’t let the game be stopped due to a little nasty liquid on the pitch! Picking new venues is an easy way to give your games some variety.
You don’t want to be tackled on a day this cold! This will just make the games that much more intense.
Sevens
Named for the smaller size of the teams, Sevens is a beloved version of the game. It’s usually played by amateur teams for fun, practice, or the attention of a franchise recruiter. Along with a smaller team, Sevens is played on a smaller pitch, and the action is that much more intense for it.
While the rules are very similar, the smaller format makes the game much faster to set up and play – busy coaches will love it. You can still take part in leagues, hiring and advancing players just like you would with full-sized games of Blood Bowl.
It’s always fun to have a faster version of the game, so if you don’t have a ton of time to play, you can still get in some games!
Perhaps the best part of Sevens is a new type of Inducement that represents the way amateur teams play. These Desperate Measures add loads of character, like this one which represents entrenched rivalries between local teams.
Play dirty! Just how many fouls do you want to inflict on your opponent? Well, for that turn it’s entirely up to you.
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
Travis Pasch
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
