
- BGG rank
- BGG #259
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Commands & Colors: Ancients
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2006

Rules assistance for Enemies of Rome: The Early Republic
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Enemies of Rome: The Early Republic is an expansion for Enemies of Rome released in 2017 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
Exclusive Kickstarter add on two player game containing a mounted map of the "Early Republic" Ittalian peninsula, 10 "Early Republic" cards exclusive to this game and a color single sided instruction sheet of exclusive rules. Rules, cards and wooden markers from base-game necessary for play. Game contains: 1 mounted game board 1 cover sheet/Instruction sheet 1 package of 10 game exclusive cards 1 ziplock bag NOTE: Game requires components from base game to play.
Enemies of Rome: The Early Republic supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Enemies of Rome: The Early Republic is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Enemies of Rome: The Early Republic for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Enemies of Rome: The Early Republic belongs to these categories: Wargame, Ancient, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Enemies of Rome: The Early Republic as an expansion for Enemies of Rome. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Enemies of Rome to use it. Check that your edition of Enemies of Rome is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.