Against The Odds Magazine #53 - Rome, Inc: From Augustus to Diocletian NIZL

Description: SAME DAY SHIPPING 24/7 ORDER PROCESSING TOP RATED PLUS EBAY STORE Brand New, Never Used, Mint Condition Ziploc Edition We are an authorized retailer of Against The Odds Journals. All games are brand new in ziploc. Note: as of 2024, ATO is phasing out the hard plastic cases and will be offering the games in ziploc format only. 2024 reprint ziploc. Against the Odds magazine investigates military history from a broad perspective. The economic, political, religious and social aspects of warfare are examined in concert with events on the battlefield. 53 - Rome, Inc: From Augustus to Diocletian ROME, INC. by designer Philip Jelley, is a solitaire game of the Roman Empire. The premise is that the player runs the operations of the Roman Empire like a business, but with a bit more blood, bread and circuses. After hostile takeovers of such competitors, like Carthage, Greece and Gaul, Rome has been incorporated into an empire, ready to monopolize the ancient world. But this requires the efforts of many, some who might be in it for themselves. As the player, you are not the Emperor - you select and replace emperors, and all the statesmen under him. ROME, INC. begins with the startup of the Roman Empire under Augustus in 27 BCE to Diocletian in 286 CE. Youll control the workings of the empire throughout, although you can pick four distinct starting points (27 BCE, 70 CE, 138 CE and 222 CE) and run scenarios of any length you like, depending on your corporate acumen and endurance. Each turn represented 5-10 years, with 10 turns in each of the four scenarios. Historical statesmen are rated for their military and administrative talents, popularity, and skill at intrigue, and each has a special ability. Every turn sees crises and challenges that the player must deal with - much like a modern CEO. Increase stock by expanding the empire and triumphing over enemies, like the barbarians at the gate or internal agitators. But can your management maintain a good Return on Investment? The map consists of provinces grouped into military commands such as Britannia and Syria, each commanded by a governor. Provinces may be controlled by barbarians, allies or insurgents, which can be conquered and developed into peaceful tax-payers. Beyond these are the homelands from where barbarian wars and enemy leaders pillage their way from province to province until defeated. You decide where to allocate resources (capital spending), raise new forces (hiring), undertake prestige projects (public relations), pleasing the mob (shareholders), or even setting aside a reserve for a rainy decade or two. Youll need to blend military expansion with careful administration, as well as intrigue, making the most of what you have each turn, just like any modern-day business. ROME, INC. will give you a new perception of how war is a cost, business is a benefit, and empire is somewhere in between. Its up to you to find a balance. ROME, INC. and issue #53 of ATO Map - One full color 22" x 34" mapsheet Counters - 280 full color 1/2" die-cut pieces Rules length - 12 pages Charts and tables - 2 pages Complexity - Medium Playing time - From 3 to 4 hours per scenario How challenging is it solitaire? - Excellent Design - Philip Jelley Development - Dave Boe Graphic Design - Mark Mahaffey

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