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Gladiator (1981)

2–6 players · 15–30 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
15–30 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like ancient games — medium complexity, plays in 15–30 min.

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About Gladiator

Detailed man-to-man wargame portraying gladiatorial combat in the Roman arena.

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Mechanics: Action Queue, Critical Hits and Failures, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Paper-and-Pencil · Designer: Michael S. Matheny

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Gladiator FAQ

How many players is Gladiator?
Gladiator plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Gladiator take to play?
A game of Gladiator takes 15–30 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Gladiator any good?
Gladiator rates 6.5/10 from 465 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / economic game built around action queue, critical hits and failures, dice rolling.