Rise through the ages of ancient Rome and build a family legacy that lasts.
A deep strategy board game for players who enjoy planning, influence, and outsmarting rivals across multiple eras.
Lead your Roman family through the Kingdom, Republic, and Empire as you compete for prestige, power, and lasting influence.
Product Description
In Aeterna, you step into the role of a Roman Gens and fight to grow your family's prestige across three major eras of Roman history: the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire.
Your path to power runs through the heart of Rome. You will work to gain influence over the 7 Hills, help construct important buildings and monuments, and support the conquest of provinces. But power alone is not enough. You also need to keep the citizens happy, because unrest in the Hills you control can damage your reputation and hold your family back.
Aeterna blends smart planning with rich competition. You will draw and draft cards, manage resources, and make careful decisions as the game evolves through changing eras. Each phase brings new opportunities, new pressures, and new ways to strengthen your standing in the city.
This is a strategy game for players who enjoy meaningful choices, tactical timing, and the satisfaction of building a lasting legacy. If you can outwit your rivals, your Gens will be remembered as one of the greatest in Roman history.
Why you'll love it
- Rich Ancient Rome theme with a strong sense of progression
- Strategic gameplay across three different eras
- Card drafting and resource management create meaningful choices
- Compete for influence, prestige, and control across Rome
- Great for players who enjoy thoughtful planning and tactical decisions
Quick Details
- Game type: Strategy board game
- Theme: Ancient Rome
- Designer: Martin Wallace
- Includes: game board, cards, tokens, Domus boards, buildings, card holders, and rulebook
- Core play style: card drafting, resource management, area influence, tactical competition
Good to Know
- Best suited to players who enjoy deeper strategy games
- The game is themed around Roman politics, influence, and civic development
- Managing citizen happiness is part of winning well, not just winning fast
Care & Maintenance
- Keep tokens and cards sorted in separate bags or compartments for easier setup
- Store the box flat and keep cards away from moisture or bent corners
