# Alba Longa

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 6.1
- **BGG Rank**: #9985
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 3.03 / 5
- **Designers**: Graeme Jahns
- **Artists**: Hans Janssen
- **Publishers**: HUCH!, Quined Games, Tasty Minstrel Games
- **Categories**: Ancient, City Building, Civilization, Economic
- **Mechanics**: Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Dice Rolling, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love ancient civs and dice‑driven strategy, Alba Longa will keep you hooked.Unique dice‑worker synergyDirect city combatMultiple variants add depthModerate learning curvePlay time can stretchRECOMMENDED

## Description
In early Italy, around 600 BCE, five city‑states vie for dominance: Rome, Velletri, Reate, Veii and Alba Longa. Each player controls one and must simultaneously reach 16 population and 10 monuments to become the preeminent power of antiquity. The game blends three pillars: custom dice selection, internal city management, and worker placement. Each round you choose which dice to roll, letting you steer workers to the most needed production spots or monument construction. When cities clash, direct combat with soldiers and heroes erupts, adding a military flavor to the economic core. The box includes three expansions – Assisi (board‑control city), A Job Well Done (adds a sentinel) and Spoils of War (war‑slave mechanic) – which can be combined for extra replay value. Originally prototyped as *The Great Pyramid*, it won the 2009 Concours International de Créateurs de Jeux de Société, praised for clear rules and a huge strategic space. Components feature individual player boards, population tokens, combat cards, colored dice and monument markers. A typical game lasts about 90 minutes, supports 2‑5 players, and carries a moderate complexity (3/5 weight), perfect for fans of civilization games that mix economic planning with tactical battles.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 5 players.

### What is the typical playing time?
About 90 minutes, though it can vary with player experience.

### How complex is the game?
Weight 3/5 – medium complexity, suitable for those familiar with civilization‑style games.

### What components are included in the box?
Individual player boards, population tokens, combat cards, colored dice, monument markers, and various resource tokens.

### Is any language required to play?
No, the game relies on icons and numbers, so no specific language knowledge is needed.

### Can the expansions be used together?
Yes, the three expansions – Assisi, A Job Well Done, and Spoils of War – can be mixed freely for richer scenarios.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of ancient civilizations who enjoy economic planning and tactical combat without the heavy crunch of high‑complexity games.

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