Fall of Rome

Defend crumbling Rome from barbarian hordes — together or not at all

👥 1–5 playersapprox. 60 min🪄 A round to warm up10+
🤝 Cooperative🧩 Solo mode7.0 · BGG #464

Who it's for

Pandemic fans who want a meatier variant with dice combat and a gripping historical setting. Best at 2-4 players.

Not for you if…

Skip if you're burnt out on Pandemic-style games or want something truly different mechanically.

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Vibe's take

Desperate, cooperative, thematic, tense

About this game

Pandemic system reimagined as the fall of the Roman Empire. Instead of curing diseases, players defend Rome against invading barbarian tribes using diplomats and legions. Recruit barbarians to your cause or watch the empire crumble.

CooperativeSolo modePandemic systemHistorical theme

Get it

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By the numbers

Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 1–5

Duration

45–60 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

2.5 / 5 — Medium

BGG Rating

7.0/10

Rank #464

7.0k ratings

Published

2018

Language

Moderate text

Designed by

Paolo Mori, Matt Leacock

Published by

Hobby Japan, Gém Klub Kft., Rebel Sp. z o.o., Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Z-Man Games, Galápagos Jogos, asmodee

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