Have you ever wanted to race a chariot in Ancient Rome just like Ben Hur? Well here’s your chance!
Circus Maximus is one of the classics at FallCon, and it’s played on a massive track over 8 feet in length with large miniatures. Lots of screams of joy and despair as you race around the track.
Circus Maximus is produced by Avalon Hill. It’s violent and bloody, Circus Maximus details the chariot races that occurred in ancient Rome. Eight teams race around the track three times to determine victory. Players prepare for the race by selecting the composition of their team of horses, their rider's skills, and the type of chariot that will be driven. Once the race begins the players are free to do as they wish to hamper the other racers including whipping the rider, ramming chariots with scythed wheels, smashing into horses, and running over crashed opponents.
If you’re looking for a fun time, be sure to head over to the Circus Maximus table. And the nice thing at FallCon is if you are eliminated from the game early, there are lots of other games just waiting to be played. Beginners are always welcome.
Sometimes the game can drag with having to check charts and check on the status of other chariots. Ian Blizzard has written a computer assist program to speed things up so the game will be moving at a faster pace this year.
