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 Ancient Rome there was a lot of trading between the harbour of Ostia and Rome; hundreds of wagons moved along a single road to bring a variety of goods to the great city. The best merchants were able to do business along the road as well, trying to arrive before the others.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Action Points
Spend a limited allowance of points across several possible actions each turn.
Betting and Bluffing
Risk resources on uncertain outcomes while disguising intentions or information.
Pick Up and Deliver
Collect goods at one location and transport them to another for rewards.
Set Collection
Gather related items that become more valuable when scored together.