| The barbarians on the frontiers of the Roman empire are growing stronger. For
the first time in the history of the empire, the legions may not be able to keep
Rome's enemies at bay.
The Barbarian player wins by occupying the city of Rome or by capturing the
Emperor. The Roman player wins by keeping the Barbarian from winning for 35
turns.
Barbarian Warbands (round shields) can move one area in any direction, but to
capture a Roman Legion (rectangular shields) at least one other Warband must
border the Legion's area.
Roman Legions can move one area in any direction and can capture any Warband.
However, they cannot move at all if they don't start or finish their move next
to the Emperor. The Emperor (laurel) can move one area in any direction, but
cannot capture opponents.
This game reflects the situation in Europe in the 4th and 5th centuries AD.
Special thanks to Ken Franklin, Karl Scherer, L. Lynn Smith, and Dan Troyka who
helped me on the Zillion bulletin board. Follow their example and post to the
board to keep Zillion alive and well. There are still thousands of great
unwritten games out there! |
