# Gorus Maximus

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #5289
- **Players**: 1-8 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 20-45 min
- **Weight**: 1.41 / 5
- **Designers**: Conor McGoey
- **Artists**: Kwanchai Moriya
- **Publishers**: Inside Up Games, Hobby World, Second Gate Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Fighting
- **Mechanics**: Solo / Solitaire Game, Team-Based Game, Trick-taking

## Verdict
Fans of strategic card games with twists will love Gorus Maximus.Unexpected trump twistsEpic gladiator battlesVersatile solo and team modesFast-paced and engagingMedium complexityTrick rules require focusSimple componentsHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Gorus Maximus is a blood‑thirsty card game of gladiatorial combat where the arena becomes a trick‑taking board and the trump suit changes on the fly, like a magic trick. Each game starts with a deck of ten gladiator cards dealt to each player, and in each round players play one card to a trick. The winning card depends on two factors: if someone plays a card from the current trump suit, that card wins; otherwise, the highest card of the suit that was called wins. But here’s the twist: if a player plays a card that matches the value of the last card played, they can “challenge” and change the trump suit to their card’s suit, flipping the game unexpectedly. This trump‑changing mechanic makes the game unpredictable and full of twists, requiring players to plan not just the strongest card but also the best way to “fool” the trump change. The goal is to collect cards that bring positive crowd favor and avoid those that bring negative favor. At the end of each round, the player with the most favor earns a point of crowd support. The first to accumulate three support points becomes the Champion of Gorus Maximus, earning the title and the glory of the gladiators. The game works both in solo mode, as a challenge against one’s own strategy, and in team play, where players can combine forces to dominate the arena. The average playtime is between 20 and 45 minutes, with 1 to 8 players, and the complexity level is “medium,” as it requires attention to trick rules and the timing of trump changes. Components include a deck of gladiator cards, favor tokens, and a simple arena board. If you enjoy card games with deep strategy, unexpected twists, and an epic combat theme, Gorus Maximus is a fun and challenging choice.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
From 1 to 8 players. You can play solo or in teams.

### What is the average game duration?
Between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on the number of players and experience level.

### What is the game complexity?
Medium. It requires attention to trick rules and trump changes, but it's not overly complex.

### What components come in the box?
A deck of 40 gladiator cards, favor tokens, a simple arena board, and a rulebook.

### Who is this game for?
For those who enjoy strategic card games with unexpected twists and an epic combat theme.

### How does the trump change work?
When a player plays a card that matches the value of the last card played, they can change the trump suit to their card's suit.

### Is there a solo mode?
Yes, you can play against your own strategy in solo mode, challenging the trick and trump rules.

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