8.4
rating
Ludopedia
7.7
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
History buffs and strategy lovers will enjoy Nova Roma, with its blend of building, racing, and influence.
Highlights
- Engaging construction
- Influence mechanics
- Historical connections
- Racing challenges
- Deep strategy
Keep in mind
- Moderate learning curve
- Long playtime
- Attention to contracts required
- Repetitive mechanics
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In Nova Roma, you take on the role of a Roman family leader helping Emperor Constantine transform the ancient city of Byzantium into his new capital. Deploy your relatives and servants to conquer territories, build grand palaces, safeguard maritime routes, and compete in thrilling hippodrome races. Every action has a cost and a payoff, and the game demands a careful balance of resources, contracts, and regional influence. The area majority mechanic turns each territory into a contested space, while contracts provide unique bonuses that can shift the game's direction. Pattern building lets you align buildings and achievements for extra end‑game points. Variable setup ensures each game is different, keeping replayability high. At the end, the family that best pleases the emperor and fulfills its own agendas emerges as the most powerful, earning wealth and eternal fame. Nova Roma blends city‑building, hippodrome racing, and resource management in an engaging historical setting, ideal for those who enjoy deep strategy and ancient themes.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
1
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2
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3
BEST
4
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Half-a-Kingdom Games, 25th Century Games, Evrikus, Queen Games
Designer
Stan Kordonskiy
Artist
Mihajlo Dimitrievski
Community
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2,559owners
1,117wishlist
225want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players?
1 to 4 players.
What is the playtime?
Between 60 and 120 minutes.
What is the complexity level?
Medium to high, ideal for players who enjoy deep strategy.
What components are included?
Board, resource tiles, workers of different types, contract cards, and influence markers.
Who is the target audience?
Those who enjoy historical themes, city building, and influence mechanics.
What is the learning curve?
Moderate; players need to grasp contracts and territory control.
What type of game is Nova Roma?
A city‑building game with hippodrome racing and resource management, set in a historical setting.
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