2023Jason Goike, J. Scott Rumptz
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2025·Jason Goike, J. Scott Rumptz
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Introducing the newest addition to the NEXUS: Arena Combat System - the Unsanctioned Expansion! Fill the arena with even more chaos as you command your helots to dismember their opponents for fame, fortune, and the adoration of the crowd in this violent, gladiatorial, sci-fi gorefest! What's New? Hostile Entities: Brace yourselves for the unexpected! Encounter the fierce Barge Beast and navigate the treacherous Creature Pit. These dynamic elements introduce an entirely new layer of strategy and danger, keeping every match fresh and unpredictable. Mutations: Embrace the chaos with the Mutated State. Draw from the Mutation Deck and watch as helots undergo astonishing transformations, altering the course of battle. Adapt or die! Helot Motivations: Four new helot types bring unique abilities and playstyles to the arena. Will you command a Bloodthirster, a Critiqueur, a People's Champion, or a Sadist? Choose your motivation and let the mayhem begin! Hazards: Instruct your helot to navigate Toxic Waste Tiles, dodge Dart Columns, and topple Waste Barrels. These hazards increase the bout bedlam, turning the arena into a volatile battleground where danger is omnipresent! -description from the publisher


From BoardGameGeek:
Introducing the newest addition to the NEXUS: Arena Combat System - the Unsanctioned Expansion! Fill the arena with even more chaos as you command your helots to dismember their opponents for fame, fortune, and the adoration of the crowd in this violent, gladiatorial, sci-fi gorefest! What's New? Hostile Entities: Brace yourselves for the unexpected! Encounter the fierce Barge Beast and navigate the treacherous Creature Pit. These dynamic elements introduce an entirely new layer of strategy and danger, keeping every match fresh and unpredictable. Mutations: Embrace the chaos with the Mutated State. Draw from the Mutation Deck and watch as helots undergo astonishing transformations, altering the course of battle. Adapt or die! Helot Motivations: Four new helot types bring unique abilities and playstyles to the arena. Will you command a Bloodthirster, a Critiqueur, a People's Champion, or a Sadist? Choose your motivation and let the mayhem begin! Hazards: Instruct your helot to navigate Toxic Waste Tiles, dodge Dart Columns, and topple Waste Barrels. These hazards increase the bout bedlam, turning the arena into a volatile battleground where danger is omnipresent! -description from the publisher
Designers
Jason Goike, J. Scott Rumptz
Artists
Helge C. Balzer, Danny Cruz, Michael Rechlin
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