Boardgames

Clash of the Gladiators

Build a team of specialized gladiators, use their card effects in combat, earn points for kills, and outlast every opponent.

45
minutes

2 - 5
player(s)

Medium Light

Clash of the Gladiators board game cover

About this board game

Clash of the Gladiators is a combat game for 2–5 players that plays in about 45 minutes. Players form teams of gladiators and battle until only one player is left standing.

Each gladiator type brings a different effect to the combat die-rolls. Choosing and combining your fighters is central to the contest, as every team is made from specialized gladiators with distinct roles in battle.

  • Swordsmen
  • Spearmen
  • Net-throwers
  • Shield-Carriers
  • Trident-Carriers

Players earn points for kills, giving every successful attack a clear reward. The combat die-rolls and the different effects of the gladiator cards shape the struggle as teams face one another.

Wild Animals are also thrown into the battle to keep things interesting. Their arrival adds another element to the ongoing contest as players continue fighting for survival and points.

The game continues until all but one player has been eliminated. That final survivor determines the outcome of the gladiatorial clash, making each game a direct contest of team formation, combat effects, and endurance.

Released in 2002, Clash of the Gladiators offers a focused arena battle for groups of two to five players. With several gladiator types, kill-based scoring, combat die-roll effects, and wild animals, it presents a straightforward fight to remain standing.