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Spike! Magazine: The Blood Bowl Glossary

February 2017·pp. 30–31

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An in-world glossary explains positions, match procedures, tournaments and the institutions behind Blood Bowl. Straightforward playing terms are mixed with unreliable history, regulated bribery and supporters’ slang, making the sporting language another expression of the setting’s satire.

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Skaven and Dwarf Pitch and Hall of Fame Cards

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