Roma

Editrice Giochi · 1986

4–660 min12+ yrs2.5/5 complexity6.8 BGG#20.590 BGG126Strategy

⚡ short answer

How do you play Roma?

A Risk-style game set around Mare Nostrum, i.e. the ancient Mediterranean Sea. Both land and sea-based units are included, as are some elements of diplomacy. The advanced rules permit simultaneous movement.

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Not available new in shops

official art · Editrice Giochi

Later re-published by Editrice Giochi after International Team went out of business.

game anatomy

Complexity2.5 / 5

BGG rating6.8 / 10

Vibe

Strategy

Language dependence

Moderate text — a crib sheet helps

Play time

60 min

Players

4–6

Recommended age

12+ yrs

BGG rank

#20.590

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Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Roma cost?

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Q2Where can I buy Roma cheapest?

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Q3How do you play Roma?

Roma is a ancient game, for 4–6 players, taking ~60 minutes, featuring area movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Roma — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.

Q4How many players does Roma support?

Roma is played by 4–6 players.

Q5How long does a game of Roma take?

A game of Roma takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)

Q6What age is Roma for?

Roma is recommended from age 12.

Q7How complex is Roma?

Roma has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.5 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Roma new.

Mechanics & categories

Ancient →Wargame →