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Foundations of Rome
Ancient · City Building

Foundations of Rome

The city-building board game Foundations of Rome puts you into the role of an architect competing to own land and build magnificent structures! Build domūs and insulae, fountains, foundries, and more to increase your renown - gaining glory for yourself and the empire! With 96 wonderfully detailed miniatures in the base game, Foundations of Rome is a testament to the glory of Rome that you can bring to the table.

1–5 players90 minages 13medium difficulty
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What is Foundations of Rome

The city-building board game Foundations of Rome puts you into the role of an architect competing to own land and build magnificent structures! Build domūs and insulae, fountains, foundries, and more to increase your renown - gaining glory for yourself and the empire! With 96 wonderfully detailed miniatures in the base game, Foundations of Rome is a testament to the glory of Rome that you can bring to the table.

Foundations of Rome is the next, and biggest game to date, in the Dice Tower Essentials line and is designed by famed designer Emerson Matsuuchi. With a quick setup time and easy to learn to rules you will be on your way to achieving glory within Rome in no time!

On a player's turn they select from purchasing a new lot, building a new building in the shared city of Rome, or collecting income!

Players collect Glory Points at the end of each round based on the population and commerce they have brought to the city as well as gaining glory for civic buildings that score not only based on their own buildings, but those of their opponents!

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Players
1–5
Age
+13
Duration
90 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2022
Mechanics
Auction: Dutch · Income · Market
Categories
Ancient · City Building · Economic
Designer
Emerson Matsuuchi
Publisher
Arcane Wonders
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2Plays recorded on Meeplay+60 plays imported from BoardGameGeek
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7.6Average rating
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How many players is Foundations of Rome for?

Foundations of Rome plays with 1–5 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 90 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 13.

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