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Gladiolus: the Game of Gladiatorial Combat in the Roman Arena

Gladiolus: the Game of Gladiatorial Combat in the Roman Arena

Society of Ancients · 1992
210 min12+ yrs1.5/5 complexity5.5 BGG31Couples
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A simulation of single combat between gladiators in ancient Rome, based on a system of drawing and playing from a pack of combat cards. Each gladiator (represented by miniatures or counters on a combat map) has a set of cards giving options suitable to his style of fighting.

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Gladiolus: the Game of Gladiatorial Combat in the Roman Arena box art
official art · Society of Ancients

A simulation of single combat between gladiators in ancient Rome, based on a system of drawing and playing from a pack of combat cards. Each gladiator (represented by miniatures or counters on a combat map) has a set of cards giving options suitable to his style of fighting. The players maintain a hand of combat cards from which to choose their actions. The game is played in alternate moves, and features a hidden "hole" card, chosen by each player at the end of each turn, and revealed at the start of the next turn. Six types of gladiators are represented.

game anatomy
Complexity1.5 / 5
BGG rating5.5 / 10
Vibe
Couples
Play time
10 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
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Q4How many players does Gladiolus: the Game of Gladiatorial Combat in the Roman Arena support?
Gladiolus: the Game of Gladiatorial Combat in the Roman Arena is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Gladiolus: the Game of Gladiatorial Combat in the Roman Arena take?
A game of Gladiolus: the Game of Gladiatorial Combat in the Roman Arena takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Gladiolus: the Game of Gladiatorial Combat in the Roman Arena for?
Gladiolus: the Game of Gladiatorial Combat in the Roman Arena is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Gladiolus: the Game of Gladiatorial Combat in the Roman Arena?
Gladiolus: the Game of Gladiatorial Combat in the Roman Arena has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.5 out of 5.
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Ancient →Bluffing →Card Game →Fighting →Miniatures →

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