Cut, choose, and build a Roman empire on a hex grid.
Who it's for
Great for groups spanning different experience levels, since the base game is approachable on its own and the included expansion scales the challenge up when everyone is ready for more.
Not for you if…
Avoid if you want a game with zero luck-of-the-draw in resource distribution - the cut-and-choose mechanic is fair by design, but you still don't fully control what ends up on offer.
Vibe's take
Easy-going but with real decisions - the cut-and-choose core keeps things fair and approachable, while the Merchants expansion adds a sharper layer of trading and simultaneous choices for groups wanting more bite.
Lotta Rome: Big Box bundles the base game with the Merchants expansion. Built around a simple cut-and-choose mechanic, players collect land tiles, buildings, and resources to build the most valuable Roman territory, with the expansion adding trading and deeper player interaction.
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Players
Duration
30–60 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.5 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
5.5/10
31 ratings
Published
2025