Blood Bowl Spike! Journal Issue 22

Spike! Journal - Blood Bowl Sevens: Fast, Fierce Sports Wargame from the Old World

Step back into the Old World's rowdiest sports pages with a special Spike! Journal devoted to Blood Bowl Sevens — a compact, speed‑driven take on the classic that keeps every ounce of the brutality and spectacle. This issue dives deep into Sevens so you can get more Blood Bowl on the table, more often. Perfect for fans of jeux de figurines, wargaming, and wargame jeu de plateau, it celebrates fast play, savage hits, and tactical depth in the Old World setting beloved by warhammer the old world hobbyists.

Guest editor Orphadius Potts curates a lively mix of lore, strategy, and sideline scandal. Expect sharp coaching advice, delightfully dubious "dirty" tricks, and the kind of irreverent editorials that have made Spike! a must‑read for miniature sports gamers. Whether you collect teams for display or battle it out on the pitch, this magazine is a flavorful companion to your tabletop matches and a great read for wider wargames and jeux de figurines enthusiasts.

What's Inside the 32-Page Softcover

• Blood Bowl Sevens: The History - Explore the origins of Sevens, its early reception across the leagues, and the rise of the legendary Super Sevens Showdown.
• The Rules - Understand how the Sevens pitch differs from the standard field, how to draft a lean roster, the tempo of play, and the full framework for Matched Play and League Play.
• Dirt from the Dugout - Mindy Piewhistle returns from an "educational" stint in Nuln's academy district with a juicy exposé on wage corruption rocking the locker rooms.
• Chat with the Rat - Hackspit "the Scribbler" Quillchewer secures a rare interview with Strommni, Priest of Nuffle, who declares Sevens an affront to the sacred word.
• Pro Playbook: Sevens Special - Top coaches reveal how to start strong, the tactics that win tight games, and how to develop rosters for both Matched and League Play.
• Ask Lord Borak - Feeling crushed by endless fixtures or hounded by Dark Gods? The murderous tyrant who listens answers your most desperate cries for help.
• Coffin Corner - A grim roll call for those players "retired" by angry crowds, dubious back‑alley enchantment tonics, or ill‑timed boasts.

Rules Support and Essential Companion

This feature‑packed issue is your Sevens playbook, streamlining games for maximum mayhem with minimal downtime. To use the content fully, you will need Blood Bowl: The Official Rulebook - Third Season Edition (sold separately). With its mix of lore, tactics, and sideline shenanigans, the magazine is an ideal pickup for wargames fans across the Games Workshop range — from warhammer the old world collectors to broader jeux de figurines and wargame enthusiasts. If you love the thrill of tight rosters, lightning‑fast drives, and high‑stakes decisions, this Spike! Journal brings half the scale and all the carnage to your tabletop.

Whether you're organizing a league, exploring matched play, or just craving more punch‑packed drives between painting sessions, this Old World sports periodical is a spirited read that elevates every game night. A great fit for wargame, wargames, and wargaming communities — and a flavorful companion even if your shelves also feature warhammer age of sigmar collections alongside your Blood Bowl teams.