Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
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.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Area Majority
Compete to have the strongest presence in areas that award control or points.
Contracts
Complete specific requirements to earn rewards, income, or victory points.
Pattern Building
Place elements to create arrangements that satisfy scoring or action patterns.
Specialist Worker Placement
Place workers with different capabilities or restrictions on action spaces.
End Game Bonuses
Earn additional points for meeting conditions evaluated when the game ends.
Variable Set-up
Starting conditions, resources, or layouts change between plays.
Read the full game description
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, as your family's own agenda emerges. Will it be enough to please the Emperor and emerge the victor amongst your rival houses?