# Rome & Roll

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #3819
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: 3.27 / 5
- **Designers**: Dávid Turczi, Nick Shaw
- **Artists**: Andreas Resch
- **Publishers**: PSC Games, Banana Games, Giochix.it, Maldito Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag, Super Meeple
- **Categories**: Ancient, City Building, Dice, Mythology
- **Mechanics**: Closed Drafting, Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, Line Drawing, Open Drafting, Paper-and-Pencil, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love dice-driven strategy and empire-building, Rome & Roll is a feast. It blends the best of roll-and-write with impactful decisions.Deep and engaging mechanicsDiverse asymmetric powersFun political interactionHigh replayabilityComplex for beginnersGames can run longRequires translation for non-English playersRECOMMENDED

## Description
In **Rome & Roll**, you're one of Rome's big shots after the great fire of 64 AD, tasked with rebuilding the city and reclaiming rebellious provinces. This is a heavy *roll-and-write* game where you'll roll custom dice, gather resources, and make strategic calls to construct buildings, manage roads, and even invade distant lands like Egypt and Spain. Each player takes on a unique role—like merchant, military leader, or politician—with asymmetric abilities that completely shift your approach. Beyond construction, you can forge political alliances, call in divine favors, and even scheme a little to get ahead. The game blends Tetris-like tile placement (when fitting buildings on your map) with deep strategy, all while competing to become the most influential figure in Rome's revival. Expect lots of laughs, surprise moves, and that classic drama of trying to impress the emperor!

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
1 to 4 players. There’s even a challenging solo mode!

### How long does a game take?
About 60-90 minutes, but it can run longer with very strategic groups.

### Do I need to know Roman history?
Nope! The theme is immersive, but the game works even if you just want to build and conquer.

### Is it hard to learn?
There’s a learning curve due to multiple strategies, but the rulebook explains it well. Worth the effort!

### Is language dependence an issue?
Yes, cards and sheets are in English, so non-English players may need translations.

### Is it luck-based or pure strategy?
Dice add randomness, but choices determine the winner. You can mitigate bad luck with smart plays.

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