
Foundations of Rome
Roads of Fortune
A game by Emerson Matsuuchi, Stephen Gibson
1 - 5 Players 60 - 90 minutes Low
Area Majority / Influence, Income, Ownership, Square Grid, Tile Placement
Ancient, City Building, Economic
Description
Get ready to take your city-building skills to the next level with Foundations of Rome: Roads of Fortune, the latest expansion to the hit game. As a cunning architect, you'll need to think beyond the boundaries of Rome and consider what lies beyond its gates. Traveling merchants, diplomats, and philosophers are eager to exchange their knowledge and services, and controlling the city's borders means unlocking untold riches. With easy-to-learn rules, you can dive right into the action, competing against up to four other players to build the most prosperous city. In Roads of Fortune, you'll be rewarded for maintaining majority control over the edges of the play area, unlocking powerful new abilities on a variable set of Road boards. This expansion is designed to work seamlessly with any combination of existing modules, including the Gardens of Ceres solo challenge, and features quality of life improvements like component tray upgrades and new player aids. With playtime ranging from 60 to 90 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to strategize and outmaneuver your opponents. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the series, Foundations of Rome: Roads of Fortune is the perfect way to experience the thrill of building a ancient city, and with its 2024 release, you can be sure you're getting the latest and greatest in city-building gameplay.