In this Euro-style, tile-laying game set in Ancient Rome during the reign of Augustus Caesar, players are powerful Patrician families competing to secure the prestigious title of Architect of Rome. As leading citizens in this great city, they influence and direct the construction of an ever-expanding metropolis through shrewd development of neighborhoods by constructing civic buildings, temples, baths, theaters, and arenas. Build more and gain Imperium, the measure of real power in Roman society! Veni, vidi, vici!