The Greatest Game in the Old World Returns
Two teams. One pitch. Unlimited brutality. Blood Bowl is the legendary fantasy football game set in the Warhammer Old World — where Orcs, Humans, Elves, Dwarfs, and worse take to the gridiron not just to score touchdowns, but to knock opponents into the dirt while doing it. Third Season Edition brings the full Blood Bowl experience to the table in one box, blending tactical team management with chaotic dice-driven action that rewards both clever play and gleeful aggression.
What's in the Box
Third Season Edition includes everything two players need to get a game going. The box contains two complete teams — a Human team and a Black Orc team — each made up of multi-part plastic miniatures that showcase the detail and character Blood Bowl is known for. The Human players carry that classic gridiron heroism; the Black Orcs are all muscle and menace. Alongside the models you'll find the double-sided game board representing Cabalvision-era pitches, the official rulebook covering core Blood Bowl rules and team rosters, custom block dice, scatter templates, range rulers, and the card and counter components needed to run a full league season. Assembly requires plastic glue and is multi-part, so hobbyists comfortable with standard kit-building will be right at home — and painters will find these models rewarding subjects with plenty of character in every sculpt.
Who Should Pick This Up
Blood Bowl sits at the crossroads of miniature wargaming and board gaming — it appeals to tabletop sports fans, Warhammer hobbyists looking for something different, and competitive players who enjoy deep team-building strategy wrapped in slapstick violence. Third Season Edition is the current standalone entry point for new coaches and the definitive version for returning players. The two included teams give buyers immediate replayability with meaningfully different playstyles. It also makes an outstanding gift for any Warhammer fan who hasn't yet made it onto the pitch — the self-contained format means nothing extra is required to start playing, though paints and brushes will be needed to bring the teams to full glory.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Games Workshop |
| Game System | Blood Bowl |
| Edition | Third Season |
| Box Type | Complete Standalone Game |
| Teams Included | Human Team, Black Orc Team |
| Rulebook Included | Yes |
| Dice Included | Yes — custom block dice |
| Assembly | Multi-Part Plastic |
| Scale | 28mm Heroic |
| Paint & Glue | Not included (sold separately) |
