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Nero Legacy of a Despot (2002)

3–4 players · 100 min · age 12+ · ★ 3.7 on BGG

Players
3–4
Play time
100 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
3.7/10

Best for 3–4 players aged 12+ who like ancient games — medium-light complexity, plays in 100 min.

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About Nero Legacy of a Despot

"In Nero: Legacy of a Despot, the players are contenders for Imperial power. Using legions and political influence, the aim is to either seize and hold the Imperium by being declared Emperor, or to gather enough land and power so that, at game’s end, they are in position to do so. Nero is a game full of opportunities. The players have to react and act quickly, often making their own opportunities by playing the Event cards sagaciously and timely. Event cards includ…

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AncientPoliticalWargame

Mechanics: Area Movement, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Dice Rolling, Movement Points, Simulation · Designer: Alexander S. Berg

Players: 3P · 4P

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Nero Legacy of a Despot FAQ

How many players is Nero Legacy of a Despot?
Nero Legacy of a Despot plays with 3–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Nero Legacy of a Despot take to play?
A game of Nero Legacy of a Despot takes 100 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Nero Legacy of a Despot any good?
Nero Legacy of a Despot rates 3.7/10 from 217 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / political game built around area movement, campaign / battle card driven, card play conflict resolution.