Cover art for Circus Minimus

Circus Minimus

2000 · BGG
Avg rating
6.36
Bayes rating
5.58
Weight
2.14 (Medium Light)
Players
2-7
Playtime
1 hr
Ratings count
223

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Description

This game borrows its theme and rule basis from the Avalon Hill game, Circus Maximus. This newer version has considerably fewer rules and variability to navigate, but this simplification isn't a bad thing. Players are charged with racing around the ancient Roman Coliseum in a desperate bid for the finish line. Players use a small allotment of gold coins at the beginning of the game to select combinations of weapons, chariots, or drivers. Once the race starts, players use whips to urge their teams, or savage the other players or other players' teams. A system also features driver fatigue, control checks and bodily damage.

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Area control & tactical conflict

Game type

Board game

What it’s about

History, politics & real-world conflict Sports, racing & competition

Publishers

The Gamers

Designers

Dean Essig