Blood Bowl Spike! Journal Issue 22

Spike! Journal - Blood Bowl Sevens for wargaming and jeux de figurines in the Old World

Return to warhammer the old world with a special Spike! Journal dedicated entirely to Blood Bowl Sevens — a lean, lightning-fast twist on the classic fantasy sports wargame that keeps all the crunch, carnage, and crowd‑pleasing spectacle. Designed for quick sessions and high‑stakes decision making, this issue is perfect for fans of jeux de figurines, wargame, and wargame jeu de plateau who want more matches in less time without sacrificing tactical depth.

Guest editor Orphadius Potts assembles a raucous blend of lore, pitch‑side gossip, coaching know‑how, and wonderfully dubious "dirty" tricks. From practical roster tips to tongue‑in‑cheek editorials, it's a spirited read for miniature sports gamers and broader wargaming communities alike — whether you showcase painted teams like a figurine de jeux de role collector or battle it out every league night.

Inside the 32‑page softcover: rules, lore, and pro tactics

• Sevens Origins and Mythos - Trace the birth of the Sevens format, its rocky reception across early leagues, and the rise of the famed Super Sevens Showdown.
• Core Rules for Sevens - Learn how the smaller pitch reshapes play, how to draft efficient rosters, tempo tips for rapid drives, and the framework for both Matched and League Play.
• Dirt from the Dugout - Mindy Piewhistle's "academic" tour of Nuln uncovers wage scandals and locker‑room corruption that will shock even hardened coaches.
• Chat with the Rat - Hackspit "the Scribbler" Quillchewer interviews Strommni, Priest of Nuffle, who brands Sevens an affront to sacred tradition — controversy guaranteed.
• Pro Playbook: Sevens Special - Veteran coaches share opening gambits, game‑winning tactics for tight scores, and roster development paths for both formats.
• Ask Lord Borak - The infamous tyrant fields letters on burnout, Dark Gods, and staying lethal through grueling fixtures.
• Coffin Corner - A somber tally of players "retired" by furious fans, back‑alley tonics, and ill‑timed boasts.

Rules support and the perfect companion for your tabletop leagues

This issue functions as a complete Sevens playbook, streamlining setup and turns to maximize mayhem with minimal downtime. To use all included material in full, you will need Blood Bowl: The Official Rulebook - Third Season Edition (sold separately). With its punchy mix of lore, tactics, and sideline shenanigans, Spike! is ideal for warhammer old world enthusiasts and wider wargames audiences who enjoy fast play and fierce competition.

Planning a new league, fine‑tuning Matched Play, or squeezing in quick games between peinture warhammer sessions? This magazine elevates every game night. It also pairs neatly with broader tabletop collections — from warhammer age of sigmar and figurine warhammer age of sigmar displays to other jeux de figurines projects — making it a lively read for anyone passionate about wargames, wargaming, and wargame jeu de plateau.