'Battle for the Empire' is a competitive strategy game, set in the Roman Empire. A game for 3-5 players, players must amass legions, horde gold, and gain senate support to control the board. With 15 different Emperors to choose from, each player has unique abilities and traits to take advantage of during the game. Every player resolves a number of phases...
From the game box. "Close Quarters Combat Board Game" "Victor or vanquished. Which will you be?" "Since the dawn of civilization, mysterious forces have plucked the ancient armies from their savage battlefields, and placed them on the Battle Grid of eternity. Caught in a maelstrom of space and time, they fight countless battles with the enemies from many...
“The Roman Empire was feeling increasing pressure from the German tribes on its border. The German tribes were themselves suffering at the hands of the Huns. The Romans agreed to allow the Visigoths to move through Roman territory to escape the marauding Huns. Relations soon soured, however, and the Visigoths began raiding the villages in their path."...