How many players is Capitol?

Capitol plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Capitol take to play?

A game of Capitol takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Capitol rates 6.8/10 from 1,459 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / city building game built around area majority / influence, auction/bidding, turn order: progressive.

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Capitol (2001)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 60 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like ancient games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Capitol

Rivals build structures to dominate the prefectures of Ancient Rome.

Ancient City Building

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding, Turn Order: Progressive · Designer: Alan R. Moon, Aaron Weissblum

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Capitol FAQ

How many players is Capitol?: Capitol plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Capitol take to play?: A game of Capitol takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Capitol any good?: Capitol rates 6.8/10 from 1,459 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / city building game built around area majority / influence, auction/bidding, turn order: progressive.