Qvadriga

Qvadriga is a tactical chariot-racing game set in ancient Roman circuses. You manage a team racing a four-horse chariot: train its charioteer, choose equipment and horses, and select actions during races to outmaneuver rival drivers. Races are dangerous, and accidents or attacks from rival teams can cost you a charioteer, so keeping a replacement available matters.

Race tactics

Choose actions such as shaking the reins, whipping the horses, changing lanes, holding tight through curves, avoiding attacks, blocking rivals, and lacerating or whipping their teams. Races can use paused, turn-based play or continuous real-time action. A one-click decision interface leads to a range of possible consequences, while expert AI responds to the situation and makes use of each team's strengths.

Races feature a variable number of rivals, from tactical contests between four teams to races with sixteen opponents. The circuses are modeled on historical styles and vary in size, length and shape, from Greek oval hippodromes to standard Roman circuses.

Build your team

Improve your charioteers' skill and constitution, and upgrade the chariot's quality and size as well as the horses' speed and endurance. Different combinations can work if you use their strengths. You can buy and sell teams, heal and repair them, and hire medics, craftsmen and veterinary services to improve performance. Higher-category circuses provide access to better components, and six historic factions grant particular team upgrades.

Campaign and circuses

Begin a campaign in any of seven regions, from arenas in the Far East to the northern barbarian borders. Start on a modest track, build your team's fame and wealth across the provinces, and earn access to Rome's Circus Maximus. The campaign includes 43 circuses, with seven available at the start; fame unlocks circuses in higher categories. Each city offers a unique bonus that can affect any aspect of competition.

Race events change the conditions during the campaign. Your faction may help in difficult moments, while success can lead your rivals to make things harder.