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The castle ballrooms and grand halls used as Blood Bowl pitches by the Vampire dynasties are far removed from the traditional stadia that feature across the known world. The hard stone floors can make for a rough landing but, occasionally, a soft luxurious carpet will break the fall of those on the receiving end of a bone-shuddering tackle, although these games are held inside, there are still plenty of chances for games to be disrupted. One side shows the stunning castle floor with luxurious fabrics and numerous candles, while the flip side shows the pitch ablaze after the candles have burned the Vampires’ coffins and the chandelier has collapsed on the carpet – must have been a fang-tastic party! You'll also find a pair of matching double-sided dugouts to complete the theme. Each dugout features score, turn, and re-roll trackers, plus Reserves, Knocked-out, and Casualty boxes. Rules for using each side of the pitch in your games of Blood Bowl are included – these rules can also be found in Spike! Journal: Issue 16, which is sold separately. -
It's time to raise the stakes! This deck of 44 cards helps you focus on your game and keep track of your stats and special rules. Vampire teams can include a diverse array of Star Players, so these cards will ensure you have everything you need to hand. CONTENTS - 5x Vampire players reference cards for Thrall Lineman, Vampire Blitzer, Vampire Runner, Vampire Thrower. and Vargheist. - 3x Star Player Cards for Count Luthor von Drakenborg, ‘Captain’ Karina von Riesz, and Ivan 'the Animal' Deathshroud. - 8x Miscellaneous Mayhem Special Play Cards - 8x Heroic Feats Special Play Cards - 19x Blank Positional Cards, to fill in for each player on your team: 12x Thrall Lineman, 2x Vampire Blitzer, 2x Vampire Runner, 2x Vampire Thrower, and 1x Vargheist. - One all-important card that explains how to use all of the above cards, with a red card on the reverse You'll need a copy of Blood Bowl – The Official Rules and Spike! Journal: Issue 16 to make full use of these cards, which are sold separately. -
Creaking open their coffin, this issue's guest editor Leigh von Kristoff has all the juicy info for you to get your teeth into. Already enticed by the title of Blood Bowl alone, Vampire Teams have long been involved with this brutal sport. In this issue of Spike! Journal, we have been invited into the ornate castles of Sylvania to discover more about these highly skilled, if often a little peckish, Blood Bowl players and find out just how they keep their appetites in check while on the pitch. With the contents of this magazine, you'll be in thrall to the Vampires, and just dying to start your own team. This issue includes: Supernatural Superstars Background on the origins of Vampire teams in Blood Bowl and how they play on the pitch. This includes information on their team positions, including Thrall Lineman, Vampire Thrower, Vampire Runner, Vampire Blitzer, and Vargheist. Features the Vampire Team Roster and the 11 eligible star players that can play for the team: Akhorne the Squirrel, Bryce ‘the Slice’ Cambuel, ‘Captain’ Karina von Riesz, Count Luthor von Drakenborg, Frank ‘n’ Stein, Grak & Crumbleberry, Gretchen Wächter, Helmut Wulf, Ivan ‘The Animal’ Deathshroud, Skrull Halfheight and Wilhelm Chaney. Famous Vampire Teams Descriptions and background on some of the more famous Vampire teams, including Craggen Counts, Duskfall Darkwings, Debonair Nightwings, and Varanheim Vampires. Team Spotlight: Drakfang Thirsters An in-depth article focusing on the Drakfang Thirsters, one of the most famous and successful Vampire teams ever to grace the Blood Bowl pitch. Includes details of their history; team profile which includes team colours, honours, Spike! team rating as well as the roster of their famous 2502-2503 squad, plus the team's highlights from 2459 to 2503. Star Player - Count Luthor Von Drakenborg A profile on the much beloved Count Luthor Von Drakenborg, also known as the "Count of Cool", plus the rules to unleash the Count in your games. Dirt from the Dugout Spike! Journal's gossip column. This time Mindy Piewhistle travels to Sylvania to investigate the perplexing mystery of the sudden disappearance of the Waldenhof Varghulfs. Star Player - 'Captain' Karina Von Riesz A profile on the ruthless runner 'Captain' Karina Von Riesz, also known as "The Scourge of Sartosa", plus rules to use her in game so you can join her crew. Vampire Noble Leagues Brand new rules and advice for running Vampire Noble Leagues - a variant on the standard Blood Bowl League Season rules in the current Blood Bowl rulebook. Vampire Castle Blood Bowl Pitch Includes rules for using the Vampire Castle Blood Bowl Pitch in your games, including special rules for a Soft Landing and Raging Inferno. These rules are also included with the Vampire Team - Double-sided Pitch and Dugouts Set. Coffin Corner Spike! Journal's obituaries column commemorating those players who are no longer with us, whether trampled on the pitch, torn apart, or possibly eaten. Vampire Balls Includes background and rules for 2 unique Vampire balls - the bat ball and the restrained vargling ball. Chat with the Rat Ace Skaven reporter Hackspit ‘the Scribbler’ Quillchewer talks with the eccentric Viktor Vonescu, head coach of the Sanguine Seekers, to discuss what qualities make for the ideal Thrall. Pro Playbook: Midnight Mayhem A detailed introduction to coaching Vampire teams. Includes an overview of the strengths of their team, positions, tactics, and managing the Bloodlust mechanic. Star Player - Ivan 'The Animal' Deathshroud A profile on the bony Blitzer named Ivan 'The Animal' Deathshroud, plus rules for you to use him in game and continue his grudge with the Dwarfs. Dungeon Bowl Update: Vampire Teams Provides a narrative and rules update for players to use your Vampire team miniatures in games of Dungeon Bowl. Mighty Blow! - When You're Strange A look back on some of the tall tales from the career of Bob Bifford. Includes a comic strip Bob Bifford reminiscing about his time playing against Vampires. -
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Exsanguinate your opponents on every turn with this Vampire Team Dice Set, decorated with blood-red swirls and bronze-coloured ink. Each six-sided dice in this set features the winged skull symbol of the Vampire Team in place of the 6 pips, so you can put the frighteners up your opposition. This set contains all of the dice you need to play. It includes: – 3x Blood Bowl Block dice – 2x 6-sided dice with the Vampire Team logo in place of the 6 face – 1x 8-sided Blood Bowl Scatter dice – 1x 16-sided dice -
Hello again, sports fans! Blood Bowl – the legendary game of fantasy football – returns for a new season of ultra-violent sports mayhem. The plays are bigger, the hits are harder, and every game will be filled with moments to remember. As the coach of an Imperial Nobility or Black Orcs team, it’s up to you to guide your players through each play, each game, and each season to ultimate victory. No two matchups are the same. From the moment your team stomps out on the gridiron, your grit, wits, and capacity for grievous violence is put to the test. The action’s fast and furious, but if you keep your head in the game you just might best your opponent and score the most points – or make sure they can’t get back up to stop you. Fame, wealth, and glory await if you win… This box is stuffed with absolutely everything you need to play smashing games, with two generously-appointed teams and all the extra gubbins. Inside the box you'll find: – 12 red plastic Imperial Nobility team players: 4 Imperial Retainer Linemen, 4 Bodyguards, 2 Noble Blitzers, and 2 Imperial Throwers – 1 red plastic Star Player, Griff Oberwald – 1 red plastic Blood Bowl Ogre – 12 green plastic Black Orc team players: 6 Goblin Bruiser Linemen, and 6 Black Orcs – 1 green plastic Star Player, Varag Ghoul-Chewer – 1 green plastic Blood Bowl Trained Troll – 2 Blood Bowl Biased Referees: 1 Dwarf and 1 Elf – Extra balls, team coins, and counters – A beautiful 136-page hardback Blood Bowl rulebook explaining the rules of the game, how to run a league and develop your team, plus updated team, player, and Star Player profiles for every team released so far. – 1 double-sided fold-out Official Pitch, divided into squares and marked with zones. One side is themed as an Imperial Nobility stadium, and the other for Black Orcs. – 2 double-sided card dugouts, matching the theme of the pitch on each side. – 3 plastic templates – 2 full sets of Blood Bowl dice: one in red for the Humans, and the other in green for the Orcs – 2 quick-reference Cheat Sheets -
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Norse teams enjoy nothing more than a good scrap – and that’s certainly how they perform best on the pitch! Norscans have spent their entire lives in the harsh, freezing north, making them quite a tough bunch. These hardened players excel in getting up close and personal with the opposition, throwing blocks left and right as they mercilessly hammer their way to the end zone – and no doubt the tavern that lies beyond! Of course, it’s not only about causing a punch-up in the middle of the gridiron; there is also the small matter of scoring those all-important touchdowns. Norse teams work best when they can use their abundance of hitting power to punch a hole in the opposition’s defence, allowing their Valkyries to use their impressive speed to run through and claim victory. The multi-part kit is comprised of 120 plastic components with which you can assemble the Norsca Rampagers, a Norse team for use in games of Blood Bowl. The team is made up of 6 Norse Raider Linemen, 2 Beer Boar, 2 Norse Berserkers, 2 Ulfwereners and 2 Valkyries. In addition, there are 2 double-sided Blood Bowl coins, 2 turn and re-roll markers, 4 balls, and a transfer sheet with 292 decals. The rules for using Norse teams in your games of Blood Bowl can be found in Spike! Journal 14. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints. -
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The Greenfield Grasshuggers are one of the most esteemed teams in the game. After all, who doesn't love an underdog? Formed back in 2418, these eager and earnest Halflings have had to fight twice as hard to make a name for themselves. They're full of heart, determination, and enough sausage and ale to choke a troll. They’re a joy to face off against on the pitch, not least of which because you might be able to nick one of the best mince pies you've ever had when they're not looking. If you catch yourself thinking Blood Bowl is too easy, or you want to impress your friends with your impeccable coaching skills, there are few challenges greater than running a Halfling team. They might not be the most competitive in the game, but they're certainly one of the most fun. If you have a defiant streak, or just enjoy a fun and chaotic game, pick up a box for yourself and get ready for the good times. This multipart plastic kit contains all the components you need to assemble the Greenfield Grasshuggers, a Halfling team for use in games of Blood Bowl. You'll receive 2 Catchers, 2 Hefties and 8 Hopefuls, plus a roster sheet. Supplied with a transfer sheet, 2 sausage-wielding turn markers, 3 extra “balls”, and 12 Citadel 32mm Round bases featuring holes in which to place the ball. Rules for using Halfling teams in your games of Blood Bowl can be found in Blood Bowl – The Official Rules. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints. -
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Shambling Undead teams are drawn from a mix of vicious undead creatures and former Blood Bowl players that died on the pitch and – through the art of necromancy – have been given the chance of a second career! Most famous of all the Shambling Undead teams that have graced (or stained) the pitch over the years are the mighty Champions of Death. The Champions of Death team set contains 14 multipart plastic players covered in rusted armour, and eight thematic gaming accessories: - 2 Mummies - 2 Wights - 2 Ghouls - 4 Zombies - 4 Skeletons - 4 Shambling Undead Blood Bowl Balls - 2 Turn Markers - 2 Double-sided Score Coins In addition, the set includes a Champions of Death transfer sheet, with decals that feature player numbers and the team’s logo, and a sample team roster to get you started. -
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The Rotters rose to fame long ago, having the distinction of being one of the earliest Chaos teams on the circuit to dedicate themselves to a single Chaos god – Grandfather Nurgle himself. Their patron was delighted, lavishing gifts and mutations upon his favoured followers. Today, despite numerous recent setbacks, the Rotters stand poised to once again spread their influence across the leagues and tournaments of the world, bringing Nurgle’s blessings to lands far and wide… This multi-part plastic kit contains the components necessary to assemble Nurgle’s Rotters, a particularly foul and dripsome Nurgle team for use in games of Blood Bowl. Appropriately putrid and ‘orrible, each player is mutated and pus-covered with exposed guts, claws and warts featuring heavily. The team consists of 4 Bloaters, 2 Pestigor and 6 Rotters. There are a host of extras in the kit – 2 turn markers, 2 double-sided score coins in the shape of Nurgle’s icon and 4 balls – 2 of these are being chomped upon by a cheeky Nurgling, and 2 have… something… emerging from them, all gribbly teeth and eldritch horror. Supplied with 12 32mm Blood Bowl bases, a 1,000,000 GP roster and a Nurgle transfer sheet. -
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The exact identity of the owner of the Doom Lords is unknown – he is referred to commonly as ‘The Overfiend’. When establishing his team, the Overfiend cut no corners. He hired the best coach money could buy and equipped him with the best assistants, entered into numerous dark pacts with various daemonic entities and searched long and hard for the best players who could be coerced into joining him. Those who refused soon learned that the Overfiend has a very literal interpretation of the term ‘headhunting’... This multi-part plastic kit contains the components needed to assemble The Doom Lords, a Chaos Chosen Blood Bowl team. The team consists of 4 Chaos Blockers and 8 Beastmen – each Beastman’s head is interchangeable, meaning your team can represent a unique fielding of horned aberrations! The Blockers’ heads are interchangeable amongst themselves, too. There are a host of extras in the kit – 2 turn markers, 2 double-sided score coins in the shape of Chaos stars and 6 balls – 2 each of a flaming ball, a skull ball and another skull ball, these lacking pegs. Supplied with 12 32mm Blood Bowl bases, a 1,000,000 GP roster and an Chaos transfer sheet. -
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The Elfheim Eagles are notable for eschewing the fancy outfits and extravagant parties of Elven teams past in favour of drills, training sessions and even more drills. The fans may have disapproved at first, but after the Elfheim Eagles nudged out Nurgle’s Rotters to win Blood Bowl XX they became known as one of the finest passing play teams to ever grace the pitch. This multi-part plastic kit contains the components needed to assemble The Elfheim Eagles, an Elven Union Blood Bowl team. The team consists of 6 Linemen (4 of which are actually Linewomen), 2 Blitzers, 2 Throwers and 2 Catchers, each of whom are as impressively-cheekboned and beautiful as you might expect from an Elven team. The heads and shoulder pads are interchangeable between the miniatures, meaning your team can look unique. There are a host of extras in the kit – 2 turn markers, 2 double-sided score coins and 6 balls, 4 of which are encrusted with opulent gemstones. Supplied with 12 32mm Blood Bowl bases and an Elven Union transfer sheet. -
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The only team to have ever won the Blood Bowl trophy two years on the run (Blood Bowl XVII and XVIII, fact fans,) the Skavenblight Scramblers are at least a bit legendary. They’ve had a run of bad luck since then, but since the recent appointment of their new head coach, Sandch Blackpelt, they’ve seen a new lease of life. Being Skaven, they naturally have a love for absolute, mindless violence, and their recent uptick in confidence and aggression has seen them elected Team of the Year 2493 in Spike! Magazine. Perhaps another trophy is within their grasp… This multi-part plastic kit contains the components necessary to assemble a Skaven team for use in games of Blood Bowl. You’ll receive 2 Blitzers, 2 Throwers, 2 Gutter Runners and 6 Linemen, the perfect core for your roster. Also included are a transfer sheet, turn markers, extra balls, an example roster sheet, and 12 Citadel 32mm Round Blood Bowl bases featuring holes to keep the ball in. Rules for using Skaven teams in your games of Blood Bowl can be found in Blood Bowl – The Official Rules. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints.