Rome At War Ii: Fading Legions

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.6

Deep strategy

Control 3.8

More strategic control

Table feel

Moderate level of player interaction, with a good balance between direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players need to frequently pay attention to others' actions, but cooperation is not a major focus in the game.

Replay value

Rome at War II: Fading Legions has a high replayability score due to its high variability in gameboard setup, the availability of expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. While the easiness to learn score is relatively low, the game's depth compensates for it, providing a rewarding and engaging experience for players.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Rome at War II: Fading Legions is 7.67, indicating a game that relies more on player decisions and strategy than random elements. Randomness has a minimal impact on the game outcome, and players have substantial ability to mitigate luck through strategic decisions and planning. Overall, the game is balanced in terms of luck and strategy, making it suitable for players who enjoy a mix of both elements.

Overview

Second game in the Series: Rome at War (Avalanche Press) series. The last true Roman armies try to stave off invasions by Germans, Persians and Gauls between 357 and 378 AD. Includes the battles of Strasbourg (357 AD), Tigris (May, 363), Ctesiphon (May, 363), Megara (June, 363), Phrygia (June, 363), Sumere (June, 363), Nacolia (366), Argentum (376), Ad Salices (377), Dibaltum (377) and Adrianople (378). Maranga (June, 363) replaces Megara; Argentum (376) removed from list and replaced by Adrianople Revised (August 378)

Mechanism

4

Area Movement Dice Rolling Grid Movement Simulation

Family

5

Ancient: Rome History: Barbarian migrations and invasions History: Roman Empire Players: Two Player Only Games Series: Rome at War (Avalanche Press)

Type

1

Wargames

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