Imperator (2002)

About this game

Imperator (161-217 AD) is a wargame for 2 players which covers all the campaigns of Rome against its ennemies, at a strategic level, from Marcus-Aurelius to Caracalla. Civil wars are also part of the game. One player takes Rome proper while the other controls all the assorted barbarians plus usurpers which can be generated via Stratagem chit. The area-movement map features Scotland to Arabia. Combat is resolved via the Combat Results Table.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.