In Rome, players take on the role of the emerging aristocrat families aiming to ascend to glory with the rise of the Roman Republic as they form the greatest empire the civilized world has ever laid eyes on.

Over the course of five rounds, players try to amass riches and garner respect by assembling Legions, conquering new provinces, taking over important political offices and appeasing the crowds with impressive shows in the Arena. The most prestigious Roman family will take over the newly formed empire and win eternal glory.