Some hacked SWFs (Shockwave Flash files) alter the gladiator creation screen. Instead of rolling a strength of 12, you can assign to every stat. Your gladiators become immortal super-soldiers who one-shot the final boss of the Coliseum.

Because the core game demanded patience and an acceptance of loss, players began seeking cheat engines and save editors. This eventually coalesced into the "hacked Flash game" version that circulated on third-party sites.

: Purchasing slaves from the market to train as specialized warriors. Tactical Combat