I’m No Spartacus – Standard PDF Edition
£5.00
Ancient Rome – The Arena
70 AD
Fast, brutal, and packed with spectacle — gladiatorial combat on your tabletop.
I’m No Spartacus is a simple, fast-play set of gladiator wargame rules that throws you straight into the blood-soaked sands of the Roman arena. Designed for quick games full of drama, these rules focus on individual fighters, crowd influence, and the deadly choreography of ancient combat.
Whether you’re recreating famous matches or running your own ludus, this ruleset delivers cinematic duels, sudden reversals of fortune, and the constant tension between glory and death.
Perfect for club nights, campaigns, and narrative play — with enough depth to reward tactical decisions, but fast enough to keep the action moving.
Description
What’s Inside
Gladiator Combat, Done Right
Engage in one-on-one duels or small melees with rules built specifically for gladiatorial fighting — not generic skirmish combat repurposed.
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Weapon-specific fighting styles
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Injury, fatigue, and decisive finishing blows
Multiple Gladiator Types
Field a wide range of classic arena fighters, each with distinct strengths and weaknesses.
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Murmillo
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Thraex
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Retiarius
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Secutor
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Hoplomachus
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And more
Each type plays differently, encouraging varied tactics and match-ups.
Why You’ll Love It
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Fast to learn, fast to play — ideal for short, punchy games
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Historically grounded without bogging you down in complexity
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Great for small collections — you only need a handful of models
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Excellent club or demo game — easy to teach and great to watch
Scale & Miniatures
I’m No Spartacus is miniature-agnostic and works with:
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28mm (recommended for spectacle)
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15mm
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Any scale suitable for skirmish play
Use your existing gladiator miniatures or build your own ludus roster.
Standard vs Premium
Standard Edition
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Plain white PDF
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Fully playable
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Simple formatting — may contain minor typos or less polished layout
Premium Edition
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Professionally edited and polished
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Includes images and attractive formatting
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Fully playable and visually refined
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Ideal if you want a more refined, ready-to-use experience
Note: Both editions contain the same content; the difference is in presentation and polish.
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