Post by Eric Farrington on May 3, 2021 18:05:54 GMT
I picked up the Gangs of Rome PDF during a Black Friday sale at Footsore Miniatures. I didn't download the PDF until January of 2021, and then I did not get a chance to read and absorb them before now. Therefore, they have been sitting in my "inbox" for a while now.
I have to admit, the concept for this game intrigued me greatly. A "historical" gang fight game set in the Eternal City in the days of the Senate? Intriguing. I have always had a soft spot for gladiators and the like. I knew that gladiators were often hired out as street thugs and toughs for the favor of their patron. I had been doing a lot of research on Ancient Rome for Wars of the Republic and The Games: Blood and Spectacles. The period of the Gracchi brothers and the cold war between the Optimates and the Populares, and even earlier the Plebians vs the Patricians and the political infighting was a source of much interest. A low-level game to help play out such political turmoil using the ideas of the Roman patronage system and shadow power seemed very intriguing to me!
In addition, the game promised spectacle! Rome was the city of Brick and Marble. It was the growing power of the world, and was constantly growing, building, and changing. In a way, it was like an Ancient Underhive as it grew larger, more populous, and more divided. The boards for a game set in Rome promised to be interesting, unique, and dense. I doubt my wallet or talents could do it justice.
Finally, I had actually had a similar game in my Concept Folder to build. I sat on it, as I grew intimidated by the research I would need to do for it. However, it looks like my hesitation will be rewarded as someone beat me to the punch!
Let us explore the streets of Rome together! You can read the full review on my blog....
bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2021/05/review-gangs-of-rome-warbannerfootsore.html