Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery
Scheme, betray, and send gladiators to bloody arena combat
Who it's for
Groups of 3-4 who love negotiation, deals, and betrayal. Fans of the TV series get an especially rich experience.
Not for you if…
Not for players who dislike kingmaking, backstabbing, or graphic thematic content. Requires exactly the right group.
Vibe's take
Treacherous, dramatic, social, visceral
About this game
Gladiatorial arena management set in the world of the TV series. Players scheme, trade, and betray each other in the political phase, then send gladiators to fight in the arena. A rare blend of negotiation, economics, and dice combat.
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Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
120–180 min
Ages 16+
Complexity
2.7 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.0/10
Rank #502
9.5k ratings
Published
2012
Language
Moderate text
Designed by
Sean Sweigart, John Kovaleski, Aaron Dill
Published by
Lavka Games, Marabunta, Battlefront Miniatures Ltd, Games Factory Publishing, Kronos Games (Krogam), Heidelberger Spieleverlag, A1 Games, Gale Force Nine, LLC, Zvezda
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