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2024BGG rank #1,972

Nova Roma

by Stan Kordonskiy · Half-a-Kingdom Games

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Players1–4
Time60–120m
ComplexityMedium
Age14+

About the game

What is Nova Roma?

In 324 AD, Emperor Constantine selected the ancient city of Byzantium on the shores of the Bosphorus to become the site of his new capital. He named it Nova Roma which means New Rome. To establish his magnificent new capital, the Emperor summoned his most trusted patricians and tasked them with a variety of duties. With the Emperor’s tireless support, this incredible task was accomplished in just six years. In Nova Roma, you are the head of an ancient and noble roman house. You must deploy your family members and retainers to accomplish a variety of goals. Construct buildings, dominate sea routes, secure resources, race in the hippodrome, and hire specialists. At the end of the game, the family that has done the most to please the Emperor and achieve their own agendas will emerge as the victor.

How it plays

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceContractsEnd Game BonusesPattern BuildingVariable Set-upWorker Placement, Different Worker Types

On the shelf

Categories

AncientCity BuildingEconomicRacing

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