# Blood Bowl: DeathZone

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1994
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 2.84 / 5
- **Designers**: Jervis Johnson
- **Publishers**: Games Workshop Ltd.
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Sports
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you already love Blood Bowl, DeathZone adds extra blood, tricks and star players to spice up your games.New star player cardsExplosive secret weaponsExpanded league optionsRequires core game (3rd edition)English text only, needs translationSlightly higher complexityRECOMMENDED

## Description
Blood Bowl: DeathZone is the official expansion for the third edition of Blood Bowl, the beloved mash‑up of American football and grimdark fantasy from Games Workshop. It adds a wealth of new content that makes each match even more chaotic and fun: fresh coaching staff, star players, teams, leagues and tournaments. Inside the box you’ll find the Death Zone Playbook, a league roster pad, reference sheets, 44 dirty‑trick cards, 45 random‑event cards, 27 magic items, trophies, re‑roll and zap! counters, a fireball template and a lightning bolt. The star of the expansion is the set of 18 new player cards, featuring the Skaven mutant Nakflem Scuttlespike, the Rat Ogre blocker Headsplitter, the Chaos Dwarf Zzharg Madeye, and the fearsome Deathroller dwarf war engine, among others. Five new secret weapons also arrive to crank up the carnage. All of this preserves Blood Bowl’s fast‑paced feel while adding extra layers of strategy and surprise thanks to dice rolling and variable player powers. The expansion requires the core game (Third Edition) and, like most products in the line, is printed in English, so a translation is needed for non‑English speakers. Perfect for veterans who love the brutal, unpredictable clashes and want more teams and tricks to outwit their opponent.

## FAQ
### How many players are needed?
The expansion is built for two teams, so the game remains a 2‑vs‑2 experience.

### How long does a match last?
Typical matches run between 90 and 120 minutes, depending on league settings.

### Do I need the core game?
Yes, DeathZone requires Blood Bowl Third Edition to play.

### What language are the components in?
All text is in English; a translation or community aid is recommended for non‑English speakers.

### What are the main new features?
18 new star player cards, 5 secret weapons, dirty‑trick cards, random events and league‑specific components.

### Is it suitable for beginners?
Not really; the added layers make it better suited for players already familiar with the base rules.

### Can I use the cards with other editions?
The cards are designed for the 3rd edition; using them with other versions may require home‑brew adjustments.