Players assume the roles of Roman generals vying to control key provinces, amass wealth, and claim the imperial throne amidst civil war. The game blends area control, resource management, and tactical combat, appealing to fans of deep strategy games like Risk or Axis & Allies. Two distinct rulesets—Classic (simpler, combat-focused) and the 2005 edition (complex, with political and economic depth)—cater to different playstyles.
This version of the game has two sets of rules, one set similar to the original version (except that it has fixed the broken catapult rules) and a new set of rules based on Martin Wallace's Struggle of Empires.
 
Awards & Honors
2006 Golden Geek Best Wargame Nominee