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Sons of Mars

Author: Joe Veltre

Published: 2018

Price: $30 soft cover, $15 PDF

Length: 83 pg.

Genre: Gladiators
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​Scale: 1:1 Combat

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Greg's
Score

81

"Lacking some tactical heft, but Sons of Mars will get you on the sands of the arena after just 15 minutes of reading."
Presentation: 9 of 10
Playability: 10 of 10
Mechanics: 6 of 10
Historical Flavor: 8 of 10
​Support: 8 of 10

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Steve's Score

80

"For fast-play, fun, and furious gladiatorial combat you can't beat Sons of Mars. While at times I miss the granularity with regard to the 1-on-1 duels, the rules make up for that with a robust campaign and tournament system."
Presentation: 8 of 10
Playability: 9 of 10
Mechanics: 7 of 10
Historical Flavor: 8 of 10
​Support: 8 of 10

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Keith's
​Score

74

"Occasionally lacks the historical chrome you'd expect and the mechanics lack depth in places, but it has an excellent campaign system and delivers a fun game."
Presentation: 7 of 10
Playability: 9 of 10
Mechanics: 6 of 10
Historical Flavor: 7 of 10
​Support: 8 of 10

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Miles'
​Score

71

"A true Beer & Pretzels game of Gladiatorial combat--easy to learn and fun to play. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?"
Presentation: 7 of 10
Playability: 8 of 10
Mechanics: 8 of 10
Historical Flavor: 6 of 10
​Support: 4 of 10

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Chal's Score

67

"Sons of Mars is quick to learn, quick to play, and overall delivers a good game."
Presentation: 6 of 10
Playability: 8 of 10
Mechanics: 6 of 10
Historical Flavor: 6 of 10
​Support: 7 of 10

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Josh's Score

67

"A very good, simple to learn set for a fast play 'pick up' game with multiple players."
Presentation: 7 of 10
Playability: 8 of 10
Mechanics: 5 of 10
Historical Flavor: 8 of 10
​Support: 5 of 10

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Dave's
​Score

61

"If you like movies about gladiators...then this beer and pretzels game is for you!"
Presentation: 7 of 10
Playability: 8 of 10
Mechanics: 5 of 10
Historical Flavor: 5 of 10
​Support: 5 of 10

Club Consensus
71 = "Highly Recommended"


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