Hoplomachus: Rise of Rome

Designer	Josh J. Carlson Adam Carlson
Publisher	Chip Theory Games
Players	1-2
Playtime	30 mins
Suggested Age	12 and up
Expansions	Hoplomachus: Beast & Master  Hoplomachus: Blade's Edge  Hoplomachus: Carthage  Hoplomachus: Machu Picchu  Hoplomachus: FaMel Ruins Arena
Accessories	Hoplomachus: Premium Health Full Set  Hoplomachus: Origins Premium Health (50 Chips)
Reimplemented By	Hoplomachus: Remastered
Additional Info	139131/hoplomachus-rise-rome http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/139131/hoplomachus-rise-rome/forums/63

Hoplomachus [ha-ploh-ma-kuss], or "Hoplo" for short, is a hex-based tactical board game set inside a gladiatorial arena. One to three players, each representing an ancient city/civilization thought to have been lost to the world, are now on Rome's doorstep vying for a place in the prestigious arena games.

Players have a very clear objective: Eliminate the opponent's champion. Champions start the game in the arena but are inactive and defenseless. They will not fight until the crowd is behind them. Each player takes turns drawing, playing and moving gladiators from their "hand" and assisting them with tactic chips.

Based on opponent's moves and play style, each person will need to adjust their strategies. Defend your champ, take over and hold the crowd favor areas, assault opponent's champion, cover deployment zones, eliminate tacticians to reduce enemy options, fight beasts to gain crowd favor, the list of tactical possibilities is endless.

Hoplomachus combines combat, tactics, chip (units) management, level progression (though crowd favor system), team play, player vs board, and so much more.