For Glory
2020Alex Wolf
- Videos
- 36
- Creators
- 27
Mainly reviews. For Glory is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 18 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, 8 recorded sessions, 7 unboxings, and 2 other videos.
2 players
60 - 90 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
For Glory is a game of gladiatorial combat and deck building for 2 players. Players take on the role of gladiator school owners, or lanistas, in ancient Rome. The game utilizes a two-phase system for deck building and combat. During the Machinations Phase, players recruit gladiators, secure the support of influential patrons, increase their income, and train their gladiators in a multitude of tactics. When the crowd's bloodlust becomes insatiable, the game shifts to the Arena Phase, during which players control their gladiators in various arenas to battle their opponents' gladiators for glory. Each gladiator has a unique set of stats and a unique ability. Having the right synergies between gladiators often means the difference between death and glory. During arena battles, players also play tactic and reaction cards from their hand to support their gladiators, or turn the tides of battle. The first player to gain six glory by winning arena battles is the victor, and will be remembered for all time as the greatest lanista of Rome.
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Which For Glory video should I watch?
For Glory has 36 videos from 27 creators: 18 reviews, 1 how-to-play guide, 8 playthroughs, 7 unboxings and 2 other videos. They date from 2019 to December 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "For Glory - How to Play" by Spielcraft Games, which runs 22 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "For Glory Review - With Graeme Anderson" by The Dice Tower. 15 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "For Glory | Solo Playthrough" by Brews and Boardgames, one of 8 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Primacy, also by Alex Wolf, or Tortuga 2199, Tyrants of the Underdark: Board Game and Twilight Struggle: Red Sea – Conflict in the Horn of Africa, which share several of its mechanics.
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About For Glory
From BoardGameGeek:
For Glory is a game of gladiatorial combat and deck building for 2 players. Players take on the role of gladiator school owners, or lanistas, in ancient Rome. The game utilizes a two-phase system for deck building and combat. During the Machinations Phase, players recruit gladiators, secure the support of influential patrons, increase their income, and train their gladiators in a multitude of tactics. When the crowd's bloodlust becomes insatiable, the game shifts to the Arena Phase, during which players control their gladiators in various arenas to battle their opponents' gladiators for glory. Each gladiator has a unique set of stats and a unique ability. Having the right synergies between gladiators often means the difference between death and glory. During arena battles, players also play tactic and reaction cards from their hand to support their gladiators, or turn the tides of battle. The first player to gain six glory by winning arena battles is the victor, and will be remembered for all time as the greatest lanista of Rome.
Designer
Alex Wolf
Artists
Jacob Atienza, Crimzon Studio
Publisher
Spielcraft Games
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