Gladius cover
2021BGG rank #6,807

Gladius

by Victoria Caña, Alexandre Uboldi · Cat Quartet Games

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Players2–5
Time20–30m
ComplexityLight
Age13+

About the game

What is Gladius?

In Gladius, play as cunning Roman spectators trying to make the most money by betting on gladiators competing in the gladiatorial games. Through the skillful use of underhanded tactics, players can help and hinder teams to alter the outcome of each battle. Can you outwit your opponents to turn a profit, or will you be left empty-handed? —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Betting and BluffingHand ManagementVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

BluffingCard GameDeduction

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