TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Coaches are randomly paired for the first match. Matches 2, 3, and 4 will be paired in Swiss format. We strive to avoid double matches whenever possible. This tournament has a resurrection format, teams start eacht match with the basic composition as at the start of the tournament (no SPPs or permanent casualties are applied).

Matches last 90 (non stop) minutes consisting of 85 minutes of playing time, 5 minutes to change tables and start the next match. Coaches have a max. 42,5 minutes to play all of their turns for both halves. 

EXCEEDING THE TIME LIMIT

In case a coach exceeds the 42,5 minutes of playing time, the following rule applies: the coach who has no more playing time left, does not perform any more actions. The coach raises (stands up) his players only if they have become prone. The other coach can continue to play until this coach has also reached the maximum playing time. If both coaches have used up the 42,5 minutes, the game ends immediately, regardless of status or remaining actions until this coach hast also reached the maximum playing time. If both coaches have used up the 42,5 minutes, the game ends immediately, regardless of status or remaining actions.

WHAT TO BRING

Bring a team and players that are clearly marked and recognizable (teams do not have to be painted, but we think the game looks better if they are!)

Three 'Block' dice, two D6, one D8 and one D16 dice. Preferably official Blood Bowl dice.

Throw-in, Scatter and Pass templates.

A custom playing field (may be homemade as long as the size and proportion of the field and squares match the official playing field. There are some spare playfields available but not nearly enough to supply everyone.

The LBBL uses Tourplay, make sure you can access your own and your opponent's roster with a smartphone or other device. 

SCORING TOURNAMENT POINTS

Several tournament points can be earned per match, see the chart below:

• 20 points per WIN

• 10 points per DRAW

• 00 points per DEFEAT

• 01 point per TOUCHDOWN (max 5 pts per game)

• 01 point per CASUALTY* (max 5 pts per game)

• 03 points for Perfect Defense (no TD against)

*Casualties: All casualties that occur against your opponent during your turn of play. i.e. Blocks, Fouls, Surfs, Secret Weapons, Thrown or Kicked players.

EXTRA SKILLS | IMPROVEMENT PACK

All teams may assign their players a number of skills based on the chart below based onTiers.

• Tier1: 2 Primary Skills (max 1 Elite)

• Tier2: 3 Primary Skills (max 1 Elite)

• Tier3: 2 Primary Skills & 1 Secondary Skill (max 1 Elite)

• Tier4: 2 Primary Skills & 2 Secondary Skills (max 1 Elite)

Please note:

• No player may receive more than 1 skill.

• A Primary skill may be chosen in place of a Secondary skill if the coach wishes.

• Elite skills are limited

TEAM TIERS

All teams are divided into Tiers, see the list below:

• Tier 1: Amazon, Chaos Dwarf, Dark Elf, Elven Union, Human, High Elf, Necromantic Horror, Norse, Old World Alliance, Skaven, Underworld Denizen, Wood Elf.

• Tier2: Bretonnian, Dwarf, Imperial Nobility, Lizardmen, Nurgle, Orc, Shambling Undead, Tomb Kings, Vampires.

• Tier 3: Black Orc, Chaos Chosen, Chaos Renegade, Halfling, Khorne.

• Tier 4: Gnome, Goblin, Ogre, Snotling.

TOURPLAY REGISTRATION

Please register your team and roster on Tourplay.net.

Search for LBBL Pumpkin Punchers Tournament and the right edition.

If you don't have an account yet, please create one.

Click on the yellow button: Register. Fill in your team, team name and color. You may leave the boxes at 'Other information' blank.

In the next screen, click on your own team. A page opens where you can create your own team; sideline staff, players, inducements and an improvement pack. After this your registration in Tourplay is complete.

USING TOURPLAY

During a match you must record all events in Tourplay. Together with your opponent you start the match and tap the pencil (bottom right) to enter statistics/events. Most of it is self-explanatory.

In the case of a Casualty, the attacking side fills in the Casualty and the receiving side fills in the Injury. For the tournament it is important to enter all touchdowns and casualties. The other statistics are optional but fun to keep track of.