Pax Romana

Pax Romana: Battle for the Provinces is an independent narrative module designed to be played alongside tile-based board games such as Catan. It reimagines the familiar island as the Roman Republic and its neighboring provinces in 201 B.C., adding layers of diplomacy, expansion, and intrigue. Key Features: Faction System: Players are divided into two factions—Romans and Barbarians—each with separate starting areas, win conditions, and political goals. Romans pursue territorial expansion, while Barbarians focus on infiltration and destabilization. Secret Objectives: Each player receives a unique character card with a backstory and personal mission. Achieving these objectives grants additional victory points and enriches the narrative experience. Province Control: The custom game board is divided into distinct provinces. Players control provinces by having the majority of settlements within them, unlocking province-specific bonuses and extra victory points. Conquest Mechanics: Players can attempt to conquer opponents’ villages or cities, given road access and payment of military costs. Success is determined by dice rolls, introducing risk and reward to expansion strategies. Event Deck: A 60-card event deck drives the narrative and dynamically affects resource production, faction conflicts, and the political landscape. Diplomat Mechanic: The Robber takes on a new role as the Diplomat, doubling resource production instead of blocking it. Players must balance aggression with influence. Modified Win Conditions: In addition to the standard victory points, each faction has unique win triggers, such as controlling specific regions or achieving collective goals. Pax Romana combines thematic storytelling with tile-placement and area control mechanics, offering an immersive and strategic experience for players seeking asymmetric objectives and historical flavor. This module is not affiliated with, authorized, sponsored, or endorsed by the publishers or trademark holders of Catan. A compatible base game is required to play.