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Gorus Maximus

Gorus Maximus is a trick-taking game of bloody gladiatorial combat.

1 to 8 players compete free-for-all or in teams! Gain the support of the masses by collecting gladiators with positive... (read more)

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Reviews
mixed, 61% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
20 minutes
Published
2019
Age
13+
Publisher
Inside Up Games
Players
1 to 8 players
Designer
Conor McGoey
Playstyle
Involved
Game's Categories
Ancient Civilization, Roman Empire, Card Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Fighting, Gladiator, and Trick-taking
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$16.95
$12.00
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Description

Gorus Maximus is a trick-taking game of bloody gladiatorial combat.

1 to 8 players compete free-for-all or in teams! Gain the support of the masses by collecting gladiators with positive crowd favor and avoiding those with negative favor.

"Challenge" by matching the rank of the last gladiator played and the trump suit changes mid-trick.

Contents

  • 80 Gladiator Cards
  • 8 Crowd Support Tokens
  • 5 Crowd Support Cards
  • 1 Preferred School Cards
  • 1 Preferred School Tracker
  • 1 "2-Go" Tuck Box
  • Rules

Mechanisms:• Partnerships• Trick-taking

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Game's Categories

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  • Card Game
  • Solo / Solitaire Game
  • Team-Based Game

Themes

  • Fighting
  • Ancient Civilization
  • Roman Empire
  • Gladiator

Mechanic

  • Trick-taking

Publishers

  • Hobby World
  • Inside Up Games
  • Second Gate Games

Designer

  • Conor McGoey

Artist

  • Kwanchai Moriya

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