The Total War: Rome board game has earned 400% more than its crowdfunding goal
The Total War: Rome board game has landed on crowdfunding platform Gamefound with a full reveal of its gameplay, and it's already achieved 400% more than its goal. The page and its contents also give us a good look at how combat, technology trees, and diplomacy will work in practice.
Sitting at more than $247,201 in pledges at the time of writing, the Total War: Rome board game has breezed over its $61,275 goal just a few hours after launching via Gamefound. That marks the second campaign in a week to drastically surpass its goal after the Marvel Zombies board game obliterated its Kickstarter target.
Players: 1 - 4Game type: StrategyPlay time: 150 minsPrice: From $100 / £70Release date: February 2023Developed by: PSC Games
It offers a better understanding of blow-by-blow mechanics as well. Namely, it looks as if the Total War: Rome board game accurately replicates the feel of its inspiration's overworld map and micro-management. Besides being able to use agents that disrupt your opponents' plans through assassination, spreading dissent, and more, each region on the board has a value that earns you tax each turn (which will likely lead to a gold rush on the most lucrative areas). You can then spend the cash on recruitment, upgrading settlements, or following your technology tree, making this an instant contender for the best board games if you're a fan of the franchise's political jockeying.
As for battles, they operate in a similar way to randomised, 'auto result' fights from the video game franchise. Essentially, you'll select units in secret and roll dice "based on unit strength and the environment". The winners then gain battle experience.
However, you can upgrade to a more tactical version with the 'BattlePlay'
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