Blood Bowl (first edition)
Published 1986
A Games Workshop Fantasy Football game that stood as something of a cross between American football, rugby and all out war. The first edition of Blood Bowl used cardboard figures to represent the teams and in game flow terms is actually a long way off the much slicker third edition. At the time it simply moved the then cumbersome Warhammer Fantasy Battle system onto a football pitch and was rather bogged down by the resultant tables and charts that dictated the flow of the game. It sowed the seeds however for the far more playable second and third editions and is now something of a collectible classic.
Mechanics
Designers
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Game Info
- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 2 hours
- Weight
- Medium — 2.67/5
- Year
- 1986
- BGG Rating
- 6.14
- BGG Rank
- #8108
- Min Age
- 12+
Frequently Asked Questions
Blood Bowl (first edition) is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Blood Bowl (first edition) takes about 120 minutes.
Blood Bowl (first edition) has a complexity rating of 2.67/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Blood Bowl (first edition) is 12+.
Blood Bowl (first edition) has a rating of 6.14/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 708 ratings. It is ranked #8108 overall.
Blood Bowl (first edition) was designed by Jervis Johnson. It was published in 1986.