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.

• "Nova Roma" is set in 324 AD, where Emperor Constantine selects Byzantium as the site for his new capital, naming it Nova Roma or New Rome.
• Players take on the role of the head of an ancient and noble Roman house, tasked with deploying family members and retainers to achieve various goals.
• Goals include constructing buildings, dominating sea routes, securing resources, participating in hippodrome races, and hiring specialists.
• The game unfolds over six years, mirroring the historical timeline of the city's establishment, with players competing to please the Emperor and pursue their own agendas.
• The family that excels in fulfilling objectives and pleasing the Emperor emerges as the victor in "Nova Roma."

Includes:

• Game Board: Features a map of the Roman Empire, including regions like the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Byzantium.
• Player Pieces:
  • Family members and retainers in various colors.
  • Specialist tokens representing different professions.
• Resource Tokens: Denote various resources such as gold, wood, and stone.
• Building Tiles: Used to construct structures on the game board.
• Sea Route Markers: Indicate control over sea routes.
• Hippodrome Tokens: Represent participation and success in hippodrome races.
• Goal Cards: Provide objectives for players to achieve during the game.
• Rulebook: Contains instructions on gameplay, setup, and scoring.
  

Specifications:

• Theme: Tabletop Board Games
  
• Ages: 14+
• Players: 1-4
• Play Time: 60-120 Minutes