A card-driven power struggle where joining the enemy might be your smartest move.
Who it's for
Fans of hand management and area influence who like a game where the strongest move sometimes means betraying your own side.
Not for you if…
You need a straightforward good-guys-vs-bad-guys narrative, PAX thrives on ambiguity and hidden loyalty, which can frustrate players who want clean alliances.
Vibe's take
Tight and tactical, every card is a small dilemma, and the constant possibility of a hidden Rome-sympathizer at the table keeps everyone reading the room.
PAX puts you among Spartacus' escaped slaves as they carve out influence against a Rome desperate to restore its own peace. Cards let you build power across seven fronts at once, but the same cards can just as easily pull you toward secretly siding with Rome.
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Players
Duration
30–45 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.1 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
5.8/10
Rank #4,373
892 ratings
Published
2011