Blood Bowl: The Ultimate Mix of Mayhem and Miniatures

Fantasy football, but not as you know it. Brutal. Brilliant. Blood-soaked.

Blood Bowl is the game of violent fantasy football, where teams of orcs, elves, dwarfs, and more clash on the pitch in a glorious mix of touchdowns, tackles, and total mayhem. Set in an alternate version of the Warhammer world, it blends sports, strategy, and slapstick violence into one of the most unique tabletop games ever made.

Build your dream team, develop your players, and win at all costs, even if it means a few casualties along the way. Blood Bowl is pure, unpredictable fun: equal parts carnage, cunning, and chaos, with just enough comedy to keep things gloriously messy.

A Brief History of Blood Bowl

Blood Bowl first hit tabletops in 1986, introducing players to a Warhammer world obsessed with sport rather than war. Instead of battling for kingdoms, teams took to the field to battle for touchdowns, often armed with chainsaws, spiked armour, and a complete disregard for the rules.

Through the years, the game evolved with new editions, refined rules, and waves of wonderfully characterful miniatures. Even when it disappeared from the shelves, the fanbase never stopped playing, running their own leagues and home-brew rules.

In 2016, Games Workshop brought Blood Bowl roaring back with a full relaunch, and it’s been thriving ever since. The most recent edition continues to grow, supported by expansions, star players, and a loyal global community.

What Makes Blood Bowl Different?

It’s Warhammer meets American football, turn-based and dice-driven, but packed with tactical choices and moments of absolute chaos. Every turn matters, every block carries risk, and every touchdown feels hard-won.

A single lucky dodge or brutal Blitz can change the entire game, turning triumph into tragedy in one roll.

Blood Bowl is ideal for both quick, casual matches and long-running leagues where players gain skills, suffer injuries, and sometimes meet a sticky end before retirement. It’s fast, funny, and endlessly replayable – with enough depth to keep even veteran gamers hooked.