Rise and Fall

1989

Karsten Engelmann

BGG Geek Rating

5.6

based on 152 ratings

BGG Average Rating

6.6

community average

BGG Ranking

#12310

all board games

Players

1-6

Weight

2.35/5.00

Playtime

600 min

Age

12+

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Variable Player Powers Dice Rolling Area Majority / Influence Area Movement

📂 Categories

Wargame Ancient

🎨 Artists

Kaarin Engelmann Meredith Edwards

🏢 Publishers

EMS

📖 About This Game

Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the barbarian states. Players play either Eastern or Western Rome, Persia or a barbarian horde. A strategic game that portrays the last days of Rome. A short campaign game can last 2 hours and a long game can run 6 or more hours. Features include: solitaire rules, rebellions, revolution of troop quality, national characteristics, leaders, and the civilizing of barbarian areas.