
- BGG rank
- BGG #257
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Commands & Colors: Ancients
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2006

1985
Rules assistance for La Caída del Imperio Romano
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La Caída del Imperio Romano is a board game released in 1985 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
"La Caída del Imperio Romano" (The Fall of the Roman Empire) is a strategic simulation of the events and conflicts that led the Romans to subdue the neighbor civilizations and create a vast empire throughout Europe, Africa and Asia Minor. Two different games may be played: - an 8-turns basic game focusing on the Punic wars. - a 20-turns advanced game covering the 7-centuries period that saw the rise and fall of Rome. The game is played by 2-4 players. Whenever 4 players are involved, two of them control the Western and Eastern Roman Empire, respectively, whereas the third plays the role of Carthage and the last player controls the Greeks, Egyptians, Persians, Barbarians and other minor people. Players move their troops (hex-based), resolve combats, build and fortify cities, and either negotiate or conquer the weakest neighbor. Any player getting the surrender or complete annihilation of enemies’ forces is considered the winner of the game. The Roman player wins whether he keeps 30 cities, at any time, or at least 20 cities at the end of the 20th turn. Otherwise, the winners are the Carthaginians or even these along with the Barbarian people. Game components: - One 80x64 cm map covering the Mediterranean basin, North Africa and Asia Minor - 480 counters (armies and leaders, ships, cities, fortified cities, Barbarian invaders, etc.) - A 15-pages rulebook - One die
La Caída del Imperio Romano supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for La Caída del Imperio Romano is 120 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 La Caída del Imperio Romano for ages 12 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.
La Caída del Imperio Romano has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
La Caída del Imperio Romano belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 La Caída del Imperio Romano as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.