
- BGG rank
- BGG #222
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Thunder Road: Vendetta
- 2–4 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Rome: City of Marble – Patriarchs & Wild Tiles Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Rome: City of Marble – Patriarchs & Wild Tiles Expansion is an expansion for Rome: City of Marble released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Brett Myers and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
Two additions to Rome: City of Marble: Patriarch consists of a big meeple in each color. It has more influence than a Magistrate. Wild Neighborhood Tiles consists of 4 tiles and 4 coins. When scoring occurs, it counts toward whichever type of Civic Building is being built.
Rome: City of Marble – Patriarchs & Wild Tiles Expansion 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 Rome: City of Marble – Patriarchs & Wild Tiles Expansion is 45–75 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 Rome: City of Marble – Patriarchs & Wild Tiles Expansion for ages 14 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.
Rome: City of Marble – Patriarchs & Wild Tiles Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Rome: City of Marble – Patriarchs & Wild Tiles Expansion belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 credited designers of Rome: City of Marble – Patriarchs & Wild Tiles Expansion are: Brett Myers. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Rome: City of Marble – Patriarchs & Wild Tiles Expansion as an expansion for Rome: City of Marble. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rome: City of Marble to use it. Check that your edition of Rome: City of Marble is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.