- BGG rating
- 7.4
Gladiatori: The Girl with the Long Sword
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,081
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Gladiatori
2012
Rules assistance for Gladiatori
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Gladiatori
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Gladiatori is a board game released in 2012 for 1–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Michele Quondam and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, and Grid Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Gladiatori: Weapons Set
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 2012
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Gladiatori: the Bear
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Gladiatori: the Dog
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Gladiatori: The Lion
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Gladiatori: The Wolf
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- 2013
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About the game
During the Roman Empire, gladiator combat was the most popular form of entertainment. Fighters from all parts of the Empire were included in the shows, including female gladiators, wealthy Roman citizens and in some cases, even aristocrats. Now the time has come for you to gain the immortal glory of the Arena. Fight for your honor, for fame, and for your life! Gladiatori is a card-driven game in which each player assumes the role of a gladiator in the Ancient Roman Empire. Action selection drives figure movement on the board. Combat cards give energy to the character actions and are used as hit points. Characters are customizable, and each player has to choose his deck composition, character skills, and participate in the auctions for Arena items. At the end, the winner will be determined by victory points – or simply by being the only one left alive! This is not the usual fast, face-to-face combat game in which you attack opponents with a roll of dice. It contains many strategic and tactical aspects, and no luck factors (other than in the solo game). Customization of characters makes the combat always different: Your gladiator may be strong against some opponents and weak against others. Let's start finding your way to win! Gladiatori Deluxe is a limited edition version of the game that includes eight metal miniatures — four gladiators and four animals (dog, wolf, bear, lion) — and a revised 2.0 English-language rulebook with the other languages being available online.
Designers
Publishers
- MYBG Co., Ltd.
- Giochix.it
Questions and answers
Gladiatori supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Gladiatori is 90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Gladiatori for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Gladiatori has a complexity rating of 3.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Gladiatori belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, and Grid Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Gladiatori are: Michele Quondam. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Gladiatori as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.