Heroes of the Colosseum Board Game

Just saying the word gladiators conjures up visions of vicious combat between desperate men, who fought to the death for the amusement of the crowd. These games of death continued throughout the Roman Empire for over 900 years. Now, with Heroes of the Colosseum, you can recreate the glory and splendor of these games. While gladiator matches were the “bread” of the “bread & circuses” there were used to placate the Roman citizens, chariot racing was the “circus”. Included in Heroes of the Colosseum is a complete second game that lets you race chariots at the Circus Maximus.As a gladiator or charioteer, you start your journey to Fame & Fortune far from the eye of the crowd on the outskirts of the empire. With luck and skill, you’ll increase in ability and work your way towards Rome. On the way, you will stab, slash, whip and bask all opponents who stand between you and your ultimate goal – freedom!