Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery(2012)

Rule the ludus or die on the sand: in Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery, the cult favourite based on the STARZ series, you lead one of the great houses of Capua in a ruthless struggle for influence. Scheme with intrigue cards, outbid rivals for gladiators, slaves and weapons in the market, then wager everything on brutal dice-driven arena duels where fortunes — and limbs — are lost. Relaunched by Gale Force Nine in 2021 with fully refreshed artwork and refined rules, this modern classic is the ultimate games-night centrepiece for players who relish negotiation, betrayal and glory.

• Players: 3–4
• Play time: 120–180 min
• Ages: 14+
• Publisher: Gale Force Nine
• Year: 2021