Date: 22nd–23rd November 2025
Venue: Common Meeple, Swansea
Players: 19 Coaches
Format: 6 Games / Resurrection
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Tourplay: https://tourplay.net/en/blood-bowl/meep-bowl/news
Blood Bowl Comes to Swansea
Meep Bowl 2025 marked the first ever Blood Bowl tournament hosted at Common Meeple (www.commonmeeple.co.uk), a fantastic board-gaming venue in the heart of Swansea. Spread across two days, the event drew 19 coaches from across Wales and beyond, all eager to throw blocks, roll dice, and battle across six rounds of competitive play.
The venue itself proved to be an excellent host, friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere, and a strong community vibe made the weekend feel both relaxed and competitive in equal measures, Common Meeple offered an ideal home for what will likely become a regular stop on the Welsh Blood Bowl calendar.
Part of the Welsh Tournament Series
Meep Bowl took its place as the penultimate event in this year’s Welsh Tournament Series, adding extra tension as coaches hunted for crucial ranking points ahead of the final event of the season.
Learn more about the series at: https://bloodbowlwales.co.uk/welsh-tournament-series/
Rules, Format & Roster Building
The tournament followed standard Blood Bowl 2020 rules with six rounds played at 2 hours 15 minutes each. Resurrection format meant teams started fresh each game, no lasting injuries, no SPP tracking, just pure on-pitch action.
Key Rules Highlights:
- Team Value: 1,200,000 gp
- Rounds: 6
- Roster Lock: 15th November
- No wizards, no special plays
- A wide list of star players banned, including Griff, Deeproot, Hakflem, Morg, and Skitter
- Three skill packages based on tier
- Inducements limited but included kegs, bribes, chef, biased ref, and Riotous Rookies
See the full event details here https://bloodbowlwales.co.uk/announcement/meep-bowl-22nd-23rd-november/
Sportsmanship and a friendly gaming environment were heavily emphasised, and fully embraced by all attendees.
Final Standings
Top 3
- 1st: Place fluffythealien – Tomb Kings (Dance of Death)
- 2nd: Place orcster – Lizardmen (Creeping Deathrollers)
- 3rd Place: 8ulldog – Lizardmen (Radioactive Reptiles)
Special Awards
- Most Touchdowns: orcster – Lizardmen
- Most Casualties: 8ulldog – Lizardmen
- Wooden Spoon: Deltahorse1980 – Chaos Chosen
A special nod to the Lizardmen coaches, who dominated both the podium and the stat awards.
*images provided by Owen Crosweller
Appreciation, Atmosphere & Community Spirit
The weekend ran smoothly thanks to the dedication of the organisers and the support of the team at Common Meeple, who helped make the venue feel like a home for the Blood Bowl community.
Players embraced the spirit of the game, with plenty of laughs, tense moments, dramatic snake-eyes, and unforgettable plays shared throughout the two days. As the second-to-last stop in the Welsh Tournament Series, Meep Bowl delivered everything you could ask for: tight games, great sportsmanship, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Feedback from the weekend has been overwhelmingly positive, especially from newer or first-time tournament players. Several coaches commented on how welcoming the atmosphere was, with more experienced players offering support, guidance, and encouragement throughout the event.
It was a great reminder of what makes the Blood Bowl community so special, a mix of competition, camaraderie, and genuine willingness to help others enjoy the game. Well done, lads!
Final Thoughts
Meep Bowl 2025 was a resounding success and a hugely enjoyable addition to the Welsh Tournament Series calendar. With stellar organisation, a brilliant venue, and a strong turnout, the event set a high bar for future Swansea-based tournaments.
Fun was had by all, and we can’t wait to see Meep Bowl return next year!