Rule Rome as the Empire Begins to Decline in Donning the Purple

A rather interesting game set in ancient Rome, from Norwegian Tompet Games, launched on Kickstarter yesterday. In Donning the Purple, one to three players will vie for control of the empire as they also work together to delay the imminent fall of the empire. I have to say this game looks intriguing and I really dig the artwork and layout. Donning the Purple is for ages 14+, plays in around 70-90 minutes, and the Kickstarter is about 80% of the way to its funding goal. You can reserve a copy of the game, and all stretch goals, for a $50.00 pledge through March 22nd with an expected delivery in May 2019.

From Tompet Games:

It is the year 193 AD. The Roman Empire is not as great as it once was. Enemies are crossing the borders while famine and political intrigues are tearing the empire apart from within. The previous emperor was killed by his Praetorian bodyguard and has left a vacuum that the powerful families in Rome are trying to fill. Are you ready to don the purple yourself and be the new emperor? If you fail, the other families are ready to take over at a moment’s notice. While they wait for your doom, they will backstab and undermine you as much as they can. However you all have to work together as the fall of the Roman Empire is closing in.

Donning the Purple is an asymmetrical king of the hill game with a bit of worker placement. Each player leads a powerful family in ancient Rome, trying to get the most victory points during 4 rounds. If your family member becomes the emperor and manages to hold the position he can earn lots of points. However he will also become the target of the other players, as they will try to dethrone him and become the new emperor themselves.

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