If you've played any Gladiator games, what is your favourite game that involves tactical maneuver (if any)?
I've long been tempted by gladiator minis, but never got a chance to play in a game that really grabbed me as having much tactical game play. Most seem to be a move the figures into contact and then play a game of throwing dice (or pulling cards), even for multi-figure engagements.
Some games seem to have a strength of building a ludus and/or wagering over an ongoing campaign, but those aren't particular benefits for ad-hoc games at the FLGS or convention play.
I'm looking forward to the current issue of Wargames Illustrated with the quick-start rules for Blood on the Sands and a sprue of plastic figures. If the rules aren't sufficiently tactical for my gaming tastes, at least I'll have a few minis to paint up. I missed a chance to play the game recently at a convention when I was otherwise busy in that time slot.
Nominations and a bit of supporting statement of gameplay please.
