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Ludi Gladiatorii
2015
Rules assistance for Ludi Gladiatorii
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Ludi Gladiatorii
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Ludi Gladiatorii is a board game released in 2015 for 1–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alfonso G. de Rueda and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Open Drafting, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
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About the game
"Uri, vinciri, verberari, ferroque necari" "I will resist, to be burned, tied, beaten, to die by sword" The Coliseo is the throbing heart of Rome and as a "lanista", owner of "ludus", you will train and pay for the greatest champion of the arena that will serve and fight for you and your honor. Auctions will take place to sell the best fighters. You will have the chance to develop your infrastructures and set combats. Each victory for your "ludus" is a line written in History. The main objective of Ludi Gladiatorii is to achieve 7 points of Fame and Glory. This is gained by either making your "Ludum" bigger or by wining combats. You have at your disposal several gladiators that you can either sell, order to build or to fight. Another section are combats with a drawing damage cards system.
Designers
Publishers
- Tortugames
Questions and answers
Ludi Gladiatorii supports 1–5 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 Ludi Gladiatorii is 30–45 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 Ludi Gladiatorii for ages 10 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.
Ludi Gladiatorii has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light 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.
Ludi Gladiatorii belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Open Drafting, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Ludi Gladiatorii are: Alfonso G. de Rueda. 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 Ludi Gladiatorii 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.