Rise and Fall (1989)

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.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 6. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 2.3/5 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.