The Republic of Rome: Remastered
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- Designer Richard Berthold , Robert Haines
- Publisher 1 Armadillo , Ediciones MasQueOca
- Illustration Diego Lafuente , Fernando Torres del Moral
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What to Expect
You lead a political faction in the late Roman Republic, negotiating for offices, economic concessions and control of armies while managing wars, unrest and finances. The game simulates roughly 250 years of Roman history and forces cooperation to keep the state stable. Players must balance service to Rome with personal ambition; shared threats can eliminate everyone while individual senators can pursue personal victory.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for experienced hobby gamers and history fans aged 14+. The game demands long play sessions and sustained negotiation, so prior experience with negotiation-heavy or semi-cooperative titles is useful.
How It Works
Gameplay revolves around Negotiation, Voting and Hand Management, with Income, Events and Dice Rolling influencing outcomes. Players vie for positions and influence, trade favors, and must jointly address wars and public discontent. The Semi-Cooperative Game aspect means collective failure is possible, even as individual players pursue dominance.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Richard Berthold and Robert Haines, the remastered edition emphasizes historical simulation of the Roman Republic and blends negotiation with political voting mechanics. The combination of semi-cooperative threats and individual victory paths sets it apart from purely competitive war games.
Pro
- Deep historical simulation elements (Simulation, Events)
- Intense player interaction via Negotiation and Voting
- Semi-cooperative dynamic: shared risks vs. personal objectives
- Includes a Solo / Solitaire Game option
Contra
- Very long playtime (evening-long or multi-session)
- High complexity and negotiation requirements
- May be frustrating with inexperienced or non-communicative groups
Setting & atmosphere
Set between the First Punic War and the civil wars after Caesar's assassination, players represent senatorial families balancing public needs and private power within the Roman Republic.
Tips for beginners
Focus first on understanding Negotiation, Voting and Income systems; treat an initial playthrough as a learning session to grasp Events and shared risks.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes — the listing includes a Solo / Solitaire Game mode, so solo play is possible.
How long does a game really take?
Duration is listed as 720 minutes, meaning an evening-long or multi-session experience including setup and negotiation time.
What prior experience do I need?
Given mechanics like Negotiation, Voting and Hand Management and the long playtime, prior experience with complex, interactive strategy games is recommended.
How does this compare to similar games?
The mix of semi-cooperative threats, intense negotiation and historical simulation sets it apart from purely competitive strategic or war games.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 14 and significant complexity, it's more suitable for families with older, experienced players.
What mechanic makes it special?
Negotiation combined with Voting and Semi-Cooperative Game mechanics defines the experience.
Fazit
A demanding, historically themed strategy experience best for groups that can commit time and enjoy negotiation. Not recommended for casual, short sessions.
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