
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,493
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Vengeance: Roll & Fight – Episode 2
- 1–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Rome & Roll: Character Expansion
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Rome & Roll: Character Expansion is an expansion for Rome & Roll released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Dávid Turczi and Nick Shaw and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Line Drawing.
3 extra characters (Pontifex, Nobilis and Artifitrix) that were created during the Kickstarter-campaign and are sold separately afterwards. The difference between each character is their starting advantage and the set of 3 advisors every character has.
Rome & Roll: Character Expansion supports 1–4 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 & Roll: Character Expansion is 60–90 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 & Roll: Character 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 & Roll: Character Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.3 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 & Roll: Character Expansion belongs to these categories: Dice, Ancient, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Line Drawing. 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 & Roll: Character Expansion are: Dávid Turczi and Nick Shaw. 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 & Roll: Character Expansion as an expansion for Rome & Roll. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rome & Roll to use it. Check that your edition of Rome & Roll is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.