Glory to Rome
- Designer Ed Carter (III) , Carl Chudyk
- Publisher Cambridge Games Factory , Boat City , Compaya.hu: Gamer Café Kft. , Filosofia Éditions , HomoLudicus
- Illustration Ed Carter (III) , Valerio Cioni , Klemens Franz , Felix Girke , Heiko Günther , Igor Wolski
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Set in ancient Rome after the great fire of 64 AD, players use cards as buildings, clients, or resources. The game features multi-use cards and hand management, requiring strategic choices. Interaction is driven by role selection and follow mechanics, where players can play cards from the discard pile. This creates a dynamic competition for resources and actions during the game.
Who Is This Game For?
Glory to Rome suits experienced players looking for a complex card game with tactical depth. With about 60 minutes playtime and a minimum age of 12, it demands planning skills and some familiarity with card management mechanics.
How It Works
Players take turns leading a role that grants an action. Others can follow by discarding matching cards to use that action too. Cards serve multiple purposes: buildings, materials, clients, or resources. The discard pile is a shared resource for card retrieval. Scoring involves completed buildings, stored resources, and end-game bonuses for diversity. The game ends through various triggers, allowing flexible session length.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Ed Carter and Carl Chudyk, Glory to Rome won the Swiss Gamers Award 2011 and Ludoteca Ideale 2012. Its innovative use of multi-use cards combined with role selection and follow mechanics makes it stand out in the city-building genre. It belongs to the Ancient: Rome family and features tableau-building elements.
Awards
2011
2011
- 2012 Fairplay À la carte Runner-up — Nominated
- 2012 Gra Roku Game of the Year — Nominated
- 2012 Ludoteca Ideale — Winner
- 2011 Swiss Gamers Award — Winner
Pro
- Innovative multi-use cards add strategic depth
- Interactive role selection with follow mechanics
- Variable game end triggers allow flexible playtime
- Awarded Swiss Gamers Award 2011 and Ludoteca Ideale 2012
Contra
- No solo mode; requires 2-5 players
- Demands strategic planning and experience with complex card games
- Minimum age 12, not suited for younger children
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in ancient Rome in 64 AD after a devastating fire, where players rebuild the city and restore its glory.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding the multiple uses of cards and plan your moves to stay flexible during the game.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Glory to Rome is designed for 2 to 5 players and does not support solo play.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes but can vary due to variable end-game triggers.
What prior experience do I need?
Some experience with complex card mechanics like hand management and multi-use cards helps.
How does this compare to similar games?
Glory to Rome combines unique multi-use cards with role selection and follow mechanics, distinguishing it from other city-building card games.
Is this suitable for families?
The game is better suited for experienced players aged 12 and up rather than for families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its multi-use cards and the follow mechanic in role selection create a highly interactive and strategic gameplay.
Fazit
Glory to Rome offers a strategic and interactive card game experience for enthusiasts who appreciate flexible game length and deep mechanics.
