Best/favourite Gladiator combat rules in 2017?

[ShortscaleDave]

Age old question, I've read previous topics asking a similar question and have an idea about some classic sets, but since there have been some new rulsets hit the market I wondered which rulesets provide you with the most fun and satisfaction? Any of the free rules worth a look?

I'm definitely looking for a dynamic ruleset that  justifies all the 54mm gladiators I have, and the massive playmobil arena!  

Thanks!

[NickNascati]

Dave,
          After a couple attempts in 28mm and 54mm, I think that,


"I'm definitely looking for a dynamic ruleset that  justifies all the 54mm gladiators I have, and the massive playmobil arena! "

         Is becoming the Holy Grail of miniature gaming.

                                                                                      Nick

[SteveBurt]

Jugula is by far the most interesting Gladiator game I've played.
But it's not a simulation and doesn't try to be.
Part of the interest comes from each side having a team of 4 gladiators, but most comes from the card play and deck building.
A lot of one on one gladiator games can degenerate into two figures hacking away with no real decision making.

[Irregular Wars Nic]

I'm rather partial to Blood, Sweat and Cheers from Ganesha. But then, I might be biased... 

http://irregularwars.blogspot.co.uk/p/blood-sweat-and-cheers.html?m=1

[Noverre Man]

Would agree with nic, have tried various others but BSC, has a simple system with much more depth than at first apparent. A fast fun game with skill of play coming before tedious charts and long winded minutae.

[matakishi]

Jugula was my choice after trying others.
http://www.matakishi.net/gladiators.html

[Irregular Wars Nic]

Would agree with nic, have tried various others but BSC, has a simple system with much more depth than at first apparent. A fast fun game with skill of play coming before tedious charts and long winded minutae.

Thanks for the feedback Noverre Man! Much appreciated.

The cheque is in the post! 

[Elbows]

Furt's Blood on the Sands will continue to be my go-to game (sadly still unavailable I believe).  I have a couple others for entertaining larger crowds, simple stuff like Arena Games, but they don't scratch the same itch for me.