Liberatores: The Conspiracy to Liberate Rome — Prices

Moaideas Game Design, Giant Roc · Board game · 2017
5.4 Ludopedia 6.2 BGG 3–6 · best 5 40–60 min Weight 3.0/5
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5.4 rating Ludopedia
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you enjoy social deduction games with hidden roles and a touch of Ancient Rome, Liberatores could be a great choice for nights of intrigue and bluffing!

Highlights
  • Roman political intrigue
  • Engaging hidden roles
  • Lots of deduction and bluffing
  • Constant interaction
  • Immersive theme
Keep in mind
  • Can lead to 'kingmaking'
  • Group dependent
  • Abrupt ending
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In *Liberatores: The Conspiracy to Liberate Rome*, you are a Roman senator immersed in a web of intrigue and power. The main objective? To decide the fate of Julius Caesar! But it's not as simple as it seems, as each player takes on a secret role with very different motivations.

You could be an Agent, loyal to Caesar and determined to protect him; a Republican, who dreams of restoring the old democracy and, to do so, needs to eliminate the dictator; or a Competitor, who also wants Caesar out of the way, but with the intention of seizing power and becoming the next tyrant. This dynamic of hidden roles immediately sets the tone for the game: a lot of suspicion and bluffing at the table!

During the game, which unfolds over seven rounds, your actions are crucial. Each turn, you choose between three main options: bribe a citizen to increase the influence of the Liberatores (the group that wants Caesar dead), hire a citizen to use their special abilities, or send a citizen to Caesar for income – but beware, this action also strengthens Caesar's influence! Money is scarce, and this is the only way to get it.

Additionally, you can try to sabotage your rivals by sending a servant to decrease the influence of whoever you suspect to be the Agent or the Competitor. At the end of the seventh round, roles are revealed, and each faction's influence is counted. If Caesar has more influence, the Agent celebrates. If the Liberatores prevail, the Republicans win... unless the Competitor has more personal influence than the other Republicans, crowning himself the new dictator of Rome. Get ready for a lot of deduction and betrayal!

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Best player count

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3–6 players
3 OK
4 BEST
5 BEST
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Game details

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Ancient: Rome
Publisher Moaideas Game Design, Giant Roc
Designer Yan Yegorov
Artist Zhen Lu

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Liberatores: The Conspiracy to Liberate Rome for?
It's ideal for those who enjoy social deduction and hidden role games, with a theme of political intrigue in Ancient Rome. If you like to bluff and try to figure out other players' intentions, you'll have a lot of fun.
How many players can participate, and what's the average game length?
The game is designed for 3 to 6 players. Sessions usually last between 40 and 60 minutes, making it great for a quick intrigue session.
What is the game's complexity level?
Considered medium complexity (BGG weight 3/5), it features accessible rules, but the strategy and player interaction require a bit more depth. It's not a super simple 'filler,' but it's not a heavy eurogame either.
Does it require a lot of negotiation and interaction?
Yes, negotiation and interaction are central! You'll constantly be trying to deduce others' roles, bluffing about your own intentions, and sometimes even making deals or sabotaging rivals. It's a very communicative game.
What is the main objective in Liberatores?
The objective varies according to your secret role. Basically, you want your faction (Agent, Republicans, or Competitor) to have the most influence at the end of the game to win, or, in the Competitor's case, to have the most personal influence among the Republicans.
Are the components language-dependent?
Yes, the game has high language dependency, with a fair amount of text on the cards. It's recommended to have a translation or players who understand English to fully enjoy the experience.

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