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Requires:Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery
Designed by Aaron Dill, John Kovaleski + 1 more
Published by Gale Force Nine, LLC, Battlefront Miniatures Ltd + 3 more
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Designed for 3–6 players and playable in 120–180 min, Spartacus: The Serpents and the Wolf Expansion Set delivers a medium experience that earned a 6.4 on BGG.
How It Plays
Auction / Bidding
Players bid against each other for cards, tiles, or resources — knowing when to go big and when to fold is the key.
Betting and Bluffing
You place bets and try to read (or mislead) your opponents — poker vibes at the game table!
Dice Rolling
You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!
Grid Movement
Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.
Hand Management
You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.
Trading
You can swap resources or cards with other players — making clever trades can give you a serious edge.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.
About This 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.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
Players
3-6
Play Time
120-180 min
Complexity
2.6 / 5
Rating
8.0
Year
2013