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Champions of the Colosseum

Champions of the Colosseum

(Web published) · 2013
2–545 min8+ yrs7.0 BGG
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In Champions of the Colosseum, each player acts as a lanista, or manager of a gladiatorial school, during Ancient Rome. As such, each lanista can buy, sell, or trade 34 different types of gladiators and beasts to fight in the arena.

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In Champions of the Colosseum, each player acts as a lanista, or manager of a gladiatorial school, during Ancient Rome. As such, each lanista can buy, sell, or trade 34 different types of gladiators and beasts to fight in the arena.

Lanistas are able to place wagers on their fights, gain crowd favor, train gladiators, and create Champions in an effort to gain reputation. A lanista wins the game when his or her Champion wins a final battle in the Colosseum for all to see!

Each combatant has unique stats and abilities, which alter the random dice rolling of each gladiatorial battle.

game anatomy
BGG rating7.0 / 10
Play time
45 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
8+ yrs
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Q3How do you play Champions of the Colosseum?
Champions of the Colosseum is a ancient game, for 2–5 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring betting and bluffing. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Champions of the Colosseum — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Champions of the Colosseum support?
Champions of the Colosseum is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Champions of the Colosseum take?
A game of Champions of the Colosseum takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Champions of the Colosseum for?
Champions of the Colosseum is recommended from age 8.
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