Rome, Inc.

From Augustus to Diocletian

A game by Philip Jelley

1 Players 180 - 720 minutes Medium

Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Events, Income, Movement Points, Point to Point Movement, Resource to Move, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game, Sudden Death Ending, Victory Points as a Resource

Ancient, Civil War, Political, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Rome, Inc: From Augustus to Diocletian is a solitaire wargame where you play as the CEO of the Roman Empire, making key decisions to expand its power and prestige. You'll appoint consuls and governors, manage taxes, and deploy legions to garrison provinces and fight wars. Historical statesmen are rated for their abilities, and each has a special ability that can impact the game. As you navigate the challenges of ruling the empire, you'll earn victory points by making strategic decisions about resource allocation, military campaigns, and public relations. With four scenarios to choose from, each representing a different era of Roman history, you'll need to balance short-term goals with long-term strategy to succeed. The game is designed for solo play, and its medium complexity makes it accessible to fans of board games, with playtime ranging from 3 to 12 hours.