This item may show some wear due to its age? It is complete and unused. This game does not have a box just the original sleeve it was mailed in which was standard practice in 1973 for new war games. I did notice a small discoloration on the mapsheet when listing this item, see last pic.
Fall of Rome is a simulation of various periods in Roman History, on a high strategic level, from roughly 100 AD to 500 AD. Historically, these were periods of internal strife and external invasion that ravaged the Empire, culminating in its destruction in the 5th century. The game covers most of the extreme crisis periods, when the likelihood of the Empire being destroyed was at its greatest.
"The Fall of Rome is a strategic solitaire wargame of the barbarian invasion of Rome, with the player controlling the Roman forces". per Board Game Geek.
The game consists of:
One game map.
One set of die cut counters.
One game rules.
The game also comes with Strategy & Tactics "The Fall of Rome The Barbarian Invasions, 100 AD to 500 AD" edition (Number 39) dated July of 1973. The magazine goes into great depth of the events and circumstances surrounding the Fall of Rome.
Thanks for your interest and/or business. Tim