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Rome, Inc.: From Augustus to Diocletian
- 1 player
- 180–720 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2021
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- BGG #16,910
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Rome, IInc.: From Diocletian to Heraclius
2024
Rules assistance for Rome, IInc.: From Diocletian to Heraclius
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 180–960 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Rome, IInc.: From Diocletian to Heraclius
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Rome, IInc.: From Diocletian to Heraclius is a board game released in 2024 for 1–2 players, 180–960 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Philip Jelley and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
ROME, IInc. is a game of the Late Roman Empire (the period from Diocletian to Heraclius) for one player, or two co-operating players. A sequel to Rome, Inc.: From Augustus to Diocletian, you again will be running the Roman Empire like a business, but this time the barbarians are well and truly at the gates. Together the payers operate behind the scenes, promoting and removing emperors, governors, and the occasional pope. When corporate axeman Diocletian terminated his predecessor, no one expected a complete rebranding operation. Realizing that something new was needed to revive the flagging fortunes of a corporate dinosaur he made his friend Maximinus co-CEO in a new east-west operation. In ROME, IInc., players can accept the challenge solo, or share control of the empire with a partner, one in the East, and the other in the West. Together or alone, you control the mechanics of a failing empire, choosing five distinct “starting points” (286 CE, 363 CE, 425 CE, 497 CE and 565 CE) and run scenarios lasting 10-50 turns, depending on your corporate acumen and endurance. Each turn represents 5-10 years, with 10 turns in each of the five scenarios. There are 84 Units representing the military forces of Rome; Cavalry, Guards, Legions, Pseudo Legions (with Forts on their reverse), Auxilia, and Fleets. ROME, IInc. is in issue #61 of ATO —description from the publisher
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- Against the Odds
Questions and answers
Rome, IInc.: From Diocletian to Heraclius supports 1–2 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, IInc.: From Diocletian to Heraclius is 180–960 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, IInc.: From Diocletian to Heraclius 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, IInc.: From Diocletian to Heraclius 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, IInc.: From Diocletian to Heraclius belongs to these categories: Wargame, Political, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Area Majority / Influence. 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, IInc.: From Diocletian to Heraclius are: Philip Jelley. 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, IInc.: From Diocletian to Heraclius 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.