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Dead Again Games’ Blood on the Sands is now available for pre-order.
Coming soon, Blood on the Sands promises to be a 'historically inspired skirmish game' which 'immerses players in thrilling one-on-one gladiatorial combats'.
However, the game will not focus purely on bloody combat; players will also manage a ludus and its stable of gladiators. This ludus will, initially, compete in tournaments staged in the provincial arenas of ancient Rome. By managing their best fighters in an astute fashion, however, that ludus will acquire enough prestige to, eventually, compete in the grandest of colosseums.
Combat in Blood on the Sands will capture the 'dynamic, back-and-forth “dance” of the gladiatorial duel'. The mechanics have been designed to create narrative combats 'that move across the arena', and call on players to summon all of their 'tactics, skill, and [...] luck’.
Blood on the Sands will contain not only finely detailed, hard-plastic, multi-part miniatures made by Wargames Atlantic, but also all the dice, cards, counters et al required to play.
See the Blood on the Sands website for more details and to download a free quick-start guide. The game is also available to pre-order via the Helios House Press website.
Images courtesy of Dead Again Games
A dynamic display of the game "Blood on the Sands" features a prominent cover illustration of a gladiator in armor, wielding a sword, set against a backdrop of an arena. Surrounding the central image are various game components, including a reference guide, character cards, tokens, and a sprue of miniatures, all laid out on a sandy surface. The title "BLOOD ON THE SANDS" is boldly presented at the top, emphasizing the game's focus on gladiatorial combat.
A collection of finely detailed miniatures from the game "Blood on the Sands" is displayed against a dark red background. The upper section features several gladiators in various poses, showcasing intricate armor and weapons, including shields and helmets. Below, additional miniatures are arranged, depicting different gladiatorial styles, each with unique armor and weaponry, emphasizing the game's focus on historical skirmishes and combat dynamics.
A collection of game components for "Blood on the Sands," featuring a prominent logo with a sword and blood splatter. In the background, there are detailed rulebooks and character cards, alongside various tokens and dice used for gameplay. The scene conveys a rich theme of gladiatorial combat, with illustrations of gladiators and game mechanics laid out on a tabletop.
