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- BGG #15,663
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Perthro
- 2 players
- 2–10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2021
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- BGG rating
- 7.4
VIAE: Roads of Rome
2019
Rules assistance for VIAE: Roads of Rome
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 90–180 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for VIAE: Roads of Rome
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
VIAE: Roads of Rome is a board game released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Dom Atlas and its main mechanics are Take That, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
VIAE is a strategic and competitive Area-Control Board Game set during the rise of the Roman Empire. As Tribunes, you conquer the world for the glory of Rome. Build roads, smite your enemies and gain influence in the Senate. But watch your back, your fellow Tribunes will aim to disrupt your goals. In VIAE you build roads, conquer cities and disrupt others to become the first to achieve their goals. The goal of the game is to be the player with the most influence at the end of the game. As soon as a player completes two Mandatum, the game ends. Mandatum give you bonus influence at the end of the game. You can gain influence in different ways, the most common being conquering cities. Influence is a resource you can use to play Deceptio cards that manipulate the game state. —description from the designer
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Questions and answers
VIAE: Roads of Rome supports 2–5 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 VIAE: Roads of Rome is 90–180 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 VIAE: Roads of Rome for ages 10 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.
VIAE: Roads of Rome has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
VIAE: Roads of Rome belongs to these categories: Wargame, Territory Building, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Take That, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement. 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 VIAE: Roads of Rome are: Dom Atlas. 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 VIAE: Roads of Rome 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.