Blood Bowl - what are some alternative teams?
Games Workshop’s Blood Bowl is a unique, exciting, and dynamic game. It may not seem at first sight, but - besides rules and miniatures - it’s also pretty well-developed in terms of in-universe. Nonetheless, although the roster available in this game is already impressive, full of different players from all classic Warhammer races such as Orks, Goblins, Elves, and Dwarfs, the concept itself encourages wargamers to think of even more possibilities and bring to life their own (usually wickedly fun) teams and players.
What is Blood Bowl?
The answer to the question asked in the title of this paragraph isn’t straightforward at all. Why? Because Blood Bowl isn’t only a mix between tabletop wargame and real-life football but also a fun and vast universe rich in both lore and history. A combination of a grim dark of Warhammer Fantasy and a reasonable amount of comedy makes it humorous and easy to receive but also highly engaging at the same time.
Alternatives to Blood Bowl
As stated earlier, the unusualness of Blood Bowl inspires one to come up with own fun and entertaining ideas. That’s why this game has numerous alternatives - both from the models and scenery point of view. There are even games that were visibly inspired by the concept of the Blood Bowl but are based on different disciplines - for example, (fantasy) wrestling.
But speaking about the alternatives that are closer to the Blood Bowl itself, these focus more on specific additions to this game, and its concept, rather than developing a completely new system. Such things can be alternative teams or scenery to improve the quality of experience of playing Blood Bowl. If you look at terrain dedicated to fantasy football games that are available at Tabletop Scenics, you’ll see how practical and helpful such add-ons can be.
The benefits of each alternative
The benefits of Blood Bowl alternatives aren’t something extraordinary. They’re pretty straightforward. As in many cases in this fantastic hobby, giving the other options a chance can reveal itself as refreshing. It opens you to new possibilities and gives you more space for creativity. After all, it’s always better if numerous heads are thinking about the best possible solutions for a specific game, trying to improve it rather than one.
The team of Champi-Orcs!
Mixing scenery and figures from different producers can be problematic when taking part in specific events, for example, tournaments. It’s not always seen there as acceptable. Still, besides this, if you’re more focused on expanding your collection, having fun, and experimenting a little bit rather than competitive playing, alternate models, terrain, etc., should be perfect for you. And remember that the possibilities reach even further - for example, some producers offer specific gaming accessories (such as dugouts to use during fantasy football-themed games, or, more generally-looking, universal and handy battle rulers) that even the inventor of the game doesn’t necessarily have among his products.
How to get started with each alternative?
Getting started with alternatives isn’t rocket science as well. Before you decide on purchasing something, it’s always good to do some research. It’s not only about comparing prices, but it’s also a significant reason, as the value of items with similar purposes can vary because of the materials used, the quality of the product, etc. Sometimes it’s good to check several distributors, as one can have something more appealing to you than the other. In other words - don’t give up quickly, and don’t decide on something that doesn’t cover your needs entirely. It may happen that somewhere else, you’ll find precisely what you seek.
Once you get your desired alternatives, it’s - as in wargaming hobby - highly probable that you’ll need to put in some work before you use it. Whether miniatures or terrain, traditional, good old-fashioned cleaning, assembling, and painting will be required in nine out of ten instances. Remember that you might need some suitable equipment first to do so (and to do it right!). And that’s where the valuable products from our modeling and basing offer step into the light. Feel free to browse them and prepare yourself for the arrival of your new, alternative models.
To sum up - in the spirit of Blood Bowl itself - sometimes (or even mainly) wargaming hobby is more about having fun than anything else. If cutting loose your invention is what satisfies you, don’t hesitate and dive deep into the world of alternatives, endless possibilities of conversion, and creating teams and scenery like no other.