Arena of Death (game)
Arena of Death is a fantasy combat board game published by Simulations Publications, Inc. (SPI) in 1980.
Gameplay
Arena of Death is a game of arena combat using the combat system developed for the first edition of DragonQuest. Acting as gladiators, players take on the combat roles of various fantasy creatures and warriors.[1]
Publication history
SPI published the fantasy role-playing game DragonQuest in 1980. The combat system was published as a pull-out game, Arena of Death, in Issue #4 of Moves (September 1980). The game was subsequently released as a boxed game.[2]
Reception
In Issue 38 of The Space Gamer, Eric Paperman was not overly impressed, saying, "The only people to whom I can recommend this game are fantasy role-players interested in adapting Arena of Death's combat and maneuver rules for use with their FRPG. DragonQuest is probably a better buy; for [a slightly higher price] you get monsters, magic, and other skills, and a slightly more complete combat and character generation system."[1]
References
- ^ a b Paperman, Eric (April 1981). "Capsule Reviews". The Space Gamer. Steve Jackson Games (38): 30.
- ^ "Arena of Death (1980)". boardgamegeek.com. Retrieved 2021-08-15.