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Venue: The Herdsman, 54 Widemarsh St, Hereford. HR4 9HG.
Date: Sat 12th December 2026
To Register please send to gnashbbl@gmail.com:
NAF Sanctioned: Applied for NAF Registration on the day: Yes. Midlands Series: Are we in? YES WE ARE!
3 games. Random draw for round 1 then using Swiss system for games 2 and 3.
There is plenty of time for each round, time remaining will be announced throughout each round by the TO / Assistant TOs. If you feel you are not going to be able to finish your round let the TO know and you may be asked to utilise a Chess Clock style timer where each Coach's turn ends immediately when the buzzer goes. At the end of each round, when the TO announces "Dice Down" that is the end of every Match and all results must be immediately submitted.
This is a one day, three match Blood Bowl event using "Team Resurrection" and Swiss Style special rules. I.e. No SPP, no teammates risen from the dead, no injuries or broken egos carried from any match to the next. First round opponents will be drawn by Nuffle (randomly), subsequent rounds will be drawn according to performance.
This event is open to all ages and abilities of Coach, NAF members and Non-Members alike. However, if you are not NAF registered there will be the option to register on the day, which is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
All rules and races will be in effect from: "Warhammer Blood Bowl The Official Rulebook Season Edition" (2025 (Season 3) rules) and FAQ and editors notes up to May 2026, also Re Tiering, plus any other NAF recommended FAQ not covered by those rules, including Teams of Legend.
Coaches have 1.15m gp to build their rostered team. Teams must have a minimum of 11 players, maximum of 16. Once a Tier 1, 2, or 3 team has 11 players they may then employ a single Star Player. Tier 4 or 5 teams may employ up to 2 Star Players once they have 11 rostered players.
Teams will be awarded skills to allocate to their players according to the tier list below. All Skills cost 1 Skill point. No Stat increases are allowed, nor may Stars receive additional skills. Primary, Secondary and Elite Skills each cost 1 Skill Point. Although only 4 instances of the same Elite skill added to each team will be permitted. (e.g.: four Human Linemen may receive Block as well as the Blitzers who already have the skill.)
Each Star Player costs their usual value in gp PLUS 2 Skill Points. Except for Veteran Stars who cost 4 and Mega Stars who cost 6 as listed below.
Tier 1 - 6 Skill Points *No secondary and no stack allowed, One star allowed:
Tier 2 - 7 Skill Points *One secondary, No stack allowed, One star allowed:
Tier 3 - 8 Skill Points *One Secondary + one stack of Primary skills allowed, One star allowed:
Tier 4 - 9 Skill Points *One secondary + two stacks of Primary Skills allowed, Two stars allowed:
Tier 5 - 10 Skill Points *Two secondaries + two stacks of primary skills allowed, Two star players allowed:
These Star Players are considered Veterans and will cost 4 Skill Points to any team wishing to hire them:
The following Star Players are considered Mega Stars and will cost 6 Skill Points to include them in Tier 4 and 5 Teams.
All other Inducements from P142 of The Rule Book are allowed EXCEPT:
PLUS Everyone gets to include GNASHBBL's second favourite Star Player:
Wrapping Paper Face: MA6 ST3 AG3+ PA- AV 9+ Chainsaw, No Ball, Secret Weapon, Stand Firm, Ho-Ho-Ho!
Special Rule: Ho-Ho-Ho! Wrapping Paper Face will be spreading his Extra Sharp Christmas Chainsaw Cheer this year: Once per match he may Re-Roll ONE dice from the Armour Roll dice pool when that Roll is made for his super sharp chopping machine. NB this COULD be used for a foul, a chainsaw attack OR EVEN a Kickback Armour roll…..
We're all in this together: For the first drive of the tournament the weather will be "fine" from then on if the weather changes for one pitch it changes for ALL pitches, instantly. So please make the TO aware every time the weather changes in your match. The TO will make everyone else aware of these changes.
As it's Christmas, the slightly adapted winter weather table will be in effect as below:
Roll 2D6:
Please submit your rosters before Midnight on Friday 4th December on Score BB https://scorebb.com
If coaches are tied on points: Strength of Schedule, Total TD's, then Net TD's, then head to head, then dice off will decide their positions.
Our prize sponsors this year:
Christmas Jumpers aren't mandatory but you'll get +1 Dedicated Fans each game if you're wearing one.
There will be some stuff for you to take home, as well as good memories, but obviously the latter is the most important. If you are creating bad memories for anyone else at the event the TO reserves the right to send you away. Let's all be goodies!!
The Herdsman can offer sausage or vege sausage and chips, for £5 in addition to the ticket price. The Ticket price INCLUDES a portion of Delicious, locally made Cheese Cake which will be distributed between Rounds 2 and 3. Please state any Dietary Requirements when booking your ticket. Alternatively; the venue is near the new commercial heart of Hereford; there are plenty of the usual high-street dining chains within a stone's throw. Food purchased off premises must be consumed off premises before 3.00pm. After that Deliveroo your hearts out.
Please note: I will check in here (TFF) frequently, but possibly sporadically. But if you want to grab my attention or check the attendee list, ask questions, follow changes to rules and status of event please also use the Discord Server.
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