In the arenas of ancient Rome, the fight for glory and freedom never ends. In Rudicus, players take on the role of gladiators battling to earn their freedom, using a strategic weapon advantage system with a cyclical balance of power. Each card features a gladiator with two different weapons, and players must decide how and when to use them to outmaneuver their opponents. With just 18 cards, Rudicus delivers a fast-paced, cooperative tactical experience filled with critical decisions. Do you have what it takes to claim the rudis, the wooden sword that grants your freedom from the arena? —description from the designer

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