Blood Bowl: Team Manager – The Card Game

Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta · Board game · 2011
2–4 · best 4 60–120 min Weight 2.4/5
7.9 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
How to Play Buy · from US$ 33.19
7.9 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you enjoy the strategic mayhem of the Blood Bowl universe and want to feel the thrill of managing a team of madmen, this card game is an excellent choice!

Highlights
  • Vibrant Blood Bowl theme
  • Fun team management
  • High direct interaction
  • Interesting tactical decisions
  • High replayability
Keep in mind
  • Language dependency
  • Can have dice luck
  • Intense direct confrontation
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About the game
Get ready for some bone-breaking, cheating action in Blood Bowl: Team Manager – The Card Game, a standalone card game where violence is the sport of choice! Two to four players take on the role of managers for iconic Blood Bowl teams, such as Chaos, Dwarf, Wood Elf, Human, Orc, and Skaven. The goal is simple: lead your band of misfits to glory, accumulating more fans than your rivals, and be crowned Spike! Magazine's Manager of the Year!

The season spans five intense weeks, culminating in the grand Blood Bowl tournament. Initially, your team consists of rookie players with limited talents, but with clever management, you can turn them into stars. Each week, managers compete in 'highlights' – head-to-head matchups against other teams. Winning these highlights not only improves your team but also attracts more fans, which are the currency of victory.

Throughout the game, you'll have the chance to customize your team in various ways. Recruit Star Players for special abilities, hire staff members for strategic bonuses, upgrade your facilities for permanent advantages, and, of course, liberally use cheating to turn the tide in your favor. Hand management is crucial here, as deciding which cards to play and when is key to success. With deck-building mechanics and dice rolling to add that spice of unpredictability, each match is a new chance to prove who's the best (and most cunning!) manager in Blood Bowl.
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Card Games: Lane Battler Digital Implementations: VASSAL Game: Blood Bowl Setting: Warhammer Fantasy Card Games Theme: Fantasy Sports
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Game Harbor, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Stratelibri
Designer Jay Little
Artist Alberto Bontempi, Andrew Bosley, Daren Bader, Dimitri Bielak, Erfian Asafat, Yoann Boissonnet
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play Blood Bowl: Team Manager?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players, making it great for a game night with friends or a more intimate duel.
What is the average playtime for a game?
Expect a session of 60 to 120 minutes. It's enough time to feel the tension of the season and the game's twists and turns.
Is Blood Bowl: Team Manager a complex game?
With a weight of 2.347/5 on BGG, it falls into the medium complexity category. It's not overly difficult, but offers strategic depth for those who enjoy a challenge.
Do I need to know the Blood Bowl universe to play?
It's not mandatory, but if you're already a fan, you'll love the references and atmosphere. For newcomers, it's a great entry point into this brutal fantasy sports world!
What are the main components of the game?
You'll find many player cards, highlight cards, upgrade cards, and cheating cards, along with dice and other tokens to manage your team and confrontations.
Who is Blood Bowl: Team Manager recommended for?
It's ideal for fans of fantasy-themed card games who enjoy deck-building, hand management, and lots of direct interaction. If you like a good confrontation and a dash of luck, you'll have a blast!