Team building:

All NAF sanctioned teams are eligible.

• Teams get 1.2 million gold to construct their roster.
• Teams must start play with a minimum of 11 players.
• Teams can purchase Rerolls, apothecaries (if allowed), coaches, cheerleaders or Dedicated fans.
• Masters of Undeath rule is allowed for the match. Rosters will reset at the end of the match.

Star players

• Star players can be purchased as part of a roster, but only after you have at least 11 roster players
• Highlander Rule: In the case that opposing teams hire the same star, both teams will NOT be allowed to use the star player.
• Stars will cost different SPP levels based on tier.

Inducements

• Teams may also include bribes as part of the roster as per the standard inducement cost.
• Riotous Rookies, Team Mascot, Heady Brew, Kari Cold Steel, Papa Skullbones, Galandril  Silverwater, Grot Shockwhisker, Mungo Spinecracker, Fink Da Fixer, are available at standard cost.
• Halfling Master Chefs can only be purchased by Halfling Thimble Cup Teams.
• Giant Mercenaries are allowed
• No other inducements may be purchased (including , cards, extra apothecaries, mercenaries, etc).

Teams can select one of the following skill packages:

• Tier 1 – Skaven
• Tier 2 – Amazon, Dark Elf, Dwarves, Elf Union,Norse, Orc, Shambling Undead, Wood Elf, Underworld Denizens, Vampire
• Tier 3 – Chaos Renegades, High Elf, Human, Imperial Nobility, Necromantic Horrors, Slann, Tomb Kings
• Tier 4 – Black Orcs, Gnomes, Khorne, Old World Alliance
• Tier 5 – Chaos Chosen, Nurgle's Rotters
• Tier 6 – Goblin, Snotlings
• Tier 7 – Halflings, Ogre

Skills:

• Each tier receives a SPP package to spend on skills and stars
  • Tier 1 and 2– 6 SPP
  • Tier 3 – 7 SPP
  • Tier 4 – 8 SPP
  • Tier 5 – 10 SPP
  • Tier 6 and 7 - 12 SPP
• Regular Skill: 1 SPP
• Secondary Access: 2 SPP
• No STAT increases will be allowed.
• Each skill may be taken a maximum of 3 times
• Star Player Access: 2-12 SPP/Star - cost per star to be finalized shortly
  (Stars that are made up of duo’s for this purpose only count as 1 star)
• The star/megastar list may change with new rules updates.
• Starplayer SPP are subject to change if an exploit is discovered.
• Stars cannot be given skills

Rules NOT Allowed

• NO WIZARDS
• No referees
• No Special Play Cards
• No Special Weather tables
• No Special Balls
• No Infamous Coaches

Stunty cup

• Stunty teams will play for their own cup while still participating in the main tournament.
• Stunty teams include Halflings, Snottlings, Goblins and Ogres
• Star players can be added to a stunty team without disqualifying them from the Stunty Cup.

Awards

• Spike! Champion
• Runner up
• 3rd place
• End Zone Hog (most TD)
• The Wall (best D)
• Mushy Middle (exactly middle)
• Master Craftsmen (best painting)
• The Hogan (most Cas for)
• Glass Joe ( most Cas against)
• Goblin Tribal Leeg (Stunty Trophy)
• Top American (other regional awards will be added depending on how many coaches attend from individual regions)
• Share the wealth. Coaches may only win 1 trophy

Many more Awards and spot prizes! Blood Bowl Bingo!

Swag and prizes

• Every dollar collected will be given back to the players in the form of swag or prizes.
• Spike! D6 dice!
• Spike! Rally Towel
• Spike! 2025 commemorative fig, (Details to come)
• lots more swag!