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.

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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.

Ancient Economic Fighting Wargame

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

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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.