Compete for control of the Roman Senate while keeping the Republic alive against barbarians, plagues, and civil war.
Vibe's take
political intrigue, semi-cooperative survival, senatorial backstabbing, grand historical sweep
Who it's for
Dedicated gaming groups who want an immersive political simulation dripping with historical flavor and backstabbing.
Not for you if…
You need games under three hours or dislike complex political negotiation where betrayal is built into the rules.
The Roman Senate comes alive as players control aristocratic factions competing for power while keeping the Republic from collapsing under external threats. Propose wars, assign commanders, bribe senators, and prosecute rivals, but if Rome falls to barbarians, everyone loses. The semi-cooperative tension is exquisite: you must work together enough to survive while quietly positioning your faction for supreme power. A legendary political simulation that demands a full afternoon and the right group.
Players
Duration
300 min
Ages 16+
Complexity
4.4 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
6.8/10
Rank #819
4.3k ratings
Published
1990
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Don Greenwood, Richard Berthold, Robert Haines
Published by
Descartes Editeur, The Avalon Hill Game Co, Wargames Club Publishing, Phalanx Games Deutschland, Valley Games, Inc., Edge Entertainment
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Compete for control of the Roman Senate while keeping the Republic alive against barbarians, plagues, and civil war.
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