Board Game Geek Rating: 5.55. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.88. This is a 2 - 4 player board game published in 2020. It's a Kickstarter exclusive first - edition Emperor’s 'All - In' Pledge for the Foundations of Rome board game by Arcane Wonders. It includes the core game, Monuments Expansion, 5th Player Expansion, Hidden Objectives Card Pack, Trading & Stealing Module, Metal Coins, and all applicable stretch goals. Note that all miniatures in this edition are unpainted. For a painted edition, check out 'Foundations of Rome: Emperor’s Pledge Plus Pre - Shaded Miniatures'. Paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise stated. In the city - building board game Foundations of Rome, you become an architect vying for land and constructing magnificent structures! Build domūs, insulae, fountains, foundries, etc. to boost your renown and bring glory to yourself and the empire. With 96 exquisitely detailed miniatures in the base game, it truly showcases the grandeur of Rome. It's the biggest game in the Dice Tower Essentials line so far and is designed by the well - known Emerson Matsuuchi. On your turn, you can buy a new lot, build in the shared city of Rome, or collect income. At the end of each round, players earn Glory Points based on the population and commerce they've brought to the city and from civic buildings that score against both their own and opponents' buildings. It has a quick setup and easy - to - learn rules, so you'll be on your way to achieving glory in Rome in no time. We're happy to support campaigns to offer games like this one for online purchase at TheGameSteward. A large percentage of your spending on this game will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have any purchase questions or need game advice, contact us at The Game Steward.
To play Foundations of Rome, first set up the game according to the instructions in the rulebook. Each player takes on the role of an architect. On your turn, you have three options: buy a new lot, build a new building in the shared city of Rome, or collect income. At the end of each round, calculate your Glory Points based on the population, commerce, and civic buildings you've contributed. Remember, all the miniatures in this Emperor’s Pledge Kickstarter Special Edition are unpainted. If you want painted ones, look for the other edition. Paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated. When storing the game, keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent damage to the miniatures and cards. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Have fun building your empire in Rome!
