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Expansion for Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery
Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set
2013
Rules assistance for Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 120–180 min
- 17+
- Complexity 2.6/5
Rules assistant for Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set
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Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set is an expansion for Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery released in 2013 for 3–6 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. It was designed by John Kovaleski, Sean Sweigart, and Aaron Dill and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Trading.
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About the game
Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf expands Gale Force Nine's Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery with two new Houses, and adds new cunning Schemes, deadly Gladiators, and the vicious spectacle of team combat in the arena during the Primus! Two new Houses – the respected praetor, Varinius and the arrogant noble, Seppius – dramatically change the game's Intrigues. Varinius imposes his will on the noble Houses, while the meddling Seppius twists the plots of others to his own nefarious ends. Shrewd new Schemes and frantic Reactions will cause more treacherous assaults and desperate alliances between the Houses than ever before! Houses bid for new Slaves who add to the fortunes of their Dominus with new skills and talents. Combatants learn new brutal fighting techniques as new weapons and armor become available. Powerful new Gladiators stand among the other champions of Capua, ready to make their mark in the arena and earn glory and Influence for their Dominus. Teams of Gladiators battle each other in a grand spectacle of blood and strategy with the addition of the Primus. Two Gladiators are matched against another team of two. Bitter rivals may find themselves fighting side-by-side, seeking favor and reward during these brutal contests. While most Gladiators battle with honor and purpose, beware treacherous fighters who many turn on their teammate when the opportunity arises! Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf adds more bloodshed and betrayal to the game in the spirit of the groundbreaking STARZ Original Series.
Mechanics
Publishers
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Lavka Games
- Gale Force Nine, LLC
- Games Factory Publishing
- Battlefront Miniatures Ltd
Questions and answers
Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set supports 3–6 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 Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set is 120–180 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 Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set for ages 17 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.
Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set belongs to these categories: Fighting, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Trading. 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 Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set are: John Kovaleski, Sean Sweigart, and Aaron Dill. 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 Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set as an expansion for Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery to use it. Check that your edition of Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.