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Spartacus: The Shadow of Death Expansion Set box art

Expansion for Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery

Spartacus: The Shadow of Death Expansion Set

Expansion impact

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Published
2015
Players
3–7
Play time
150 min
Reach
Known (via base game)
Evaluations
0
Themes:
AncientFightingMiniatures

How it plays

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Main mechanics explained

  • Auction & bidding: Value is set by what players are willing to pay.
  • Hidden roles & bluffing: Somebody at the table is not who they claim to be.
  • Dice rolling: Dice create swing and force you to adapt.
  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
Full publisher description

Description from publisher: The Shadow of Death is cast over the arena! Spartacus: The Shadow of Death adds new versions of Spartacus, Crixus, and a more powerful Theokoles to the game, each with special Primus abilities. The expansion also includes special gladiator models to represent Spartacus, Crixus and Theokoles during the Arena Phase. A new noble house is available to players, the esteemed Magistrate Calavius. The expansion also introduces Festivals, special Primus altering events to honor the capricious Roman gods. Boast about the prowess of your gladiators to receive lavish rewards, but be sure your fighters can live up to your claims or see influence wane. Will your house quail under the dark shadow? This expansion requires both the base game and Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set.

What this expansion brings

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