Alt text: Box cover for the "AVE CAESAR" board game, featuring two armored Roman characters in the foreground and a chariot race in the Colosseum in the background. The game logo is at the top, and the Asmodee logo is at the bottom.
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Ave Caesar (1989)

ByMichail

Ave Caesar

“Ave Caesar” is a two-player board game designed by Paolo Mori, first published in 2012 by Horrible Guild. The game is set in the world of Roman gladiators and revolves around recruiting gladiators, training them, and sending them into the arena to fight for their freedom. The game has gained popularity due to its engaging theme, strategic gameplay, and beautiful components.

Why is Ave Caesar Popular?

“Ave Caesar” has garnered positive reviews and is considered a modern classic among two-player board games. The game offers a unique blend of strategy, skill, and luck, making it appealing to a wide range of players. The components are of high quality and contribute to the immersive experience of the game.

Game Components of Ave Caesar

– 2 Gladius cards
– 60 Gladiator cards
– 60 Slave cards
– 60 Coin tokens
– 60 Favor tokens
– 60 Victory point markers
– 1 First player marker
– 1 Rulebook

Game Setup of Ave Caesar

1. Prepare the Game Components of Ave Caesar by sorting the cards and tokens.2. Each player chooses a gladiator card and places it in front of them.3. Shuffle the Slave cards and place them face down in a draw pile.4. Each player takes turns drawing and recruiting Slaves until their gladiator is fully recruited.5. Place the Coin and Favor tokens within reach of all players.6. Determine who goes first and begin the game.

Gameplay Mechanics of Ave Caesar

“Ave Caesar” is a turn-based game where players take turns recruiting Slaves, training their gladiators, and sending them into combat. Players can use Coins and Favors to enhance their gladiators’ abilities and strategically manage their resources.

Game Objective of Ave Caesar

The goal of “Ave Caesar” is to have the most Victory Points at the end of the game. Victory Points are gained through recruiting Slaves, training gladiators, and successfully fighting in the arena.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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Preferred Game: Dungeons & Dragons, but always up for a board game brawl