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Tactics, team talk and tournament write-ups from The After Hours Hobbyist. Every article has comments open — tell us what you think.

Beginner's Guide

How To Play Blood Bowl, Part 1: Welcome to Blood Bowl
How To Play Blood Bowl, Part 1: Welcome to Blood Bowl
After Hours Hobbyist · 2 September 2026
Blood Bowl
Hobby tips
How to Play

The After Hours beginner's guide. Part 1

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Mastering Ogres

Mastering... Blood Bowl?
Mastering... Blood Bowl?
Medivo · 24 August 2026
Tactics
Blood Bowl

A 14 step road map for getting better with your Blood Bowl team - from picking a roster to reflecting after the tournament.

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Mastering Ogres Part 1
Mastering Ogres Part 1
Medivo · 25 August 2026
Tactics
Blood Bowl
Ogres
Colosseum Cup

A retrospective on the Ogre team taken to the Colosseum Cup in Bedworth, starting with the comp pack, the skill allowances and why Ogres got the call.

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Mastering Ogres Part 2: Strengths and weaknesses!
Mastering Ogres Part 2: Strengths and weaknesses!
Medivo · 27 August 2026
Tactics
Blood Bowl
Ogres
Colosseum Cup

Welcome back! Part 2 looks at the Ogre roster's strengths and weaknesses, and how the team fits the tournament comp pack.

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Mastering Ogres Part 3: Skills and development
Mastering Ogres Part 3: Skills and development
Medivo · 28 August 2026
Tactics
Blood Bowl
Ogres
Colosseum Cup

Part 3 of the Mastering Ogres series: which skills to give your Ogres, Gnoblars and Runt Punter in a tournament comp pack.

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