Do you have a passion for Roman history, is Julius Caesar your idol? Would you have liked to witness the glorious crossing of the Rubicon but your birth took place too many centuries later? With Rubico, Caesar versus Senatus, you will be able to take part in one of the key moments in Roman history. Or try to stop it from happening.
Rubico is a collaborative team game in which you will help your faction cross the river and reach Rome or try the opponent senators to stop the advance. Anticipate your opponents' moves and play your cards well. The fate of Rome is in your hands.
Choose a game faction. Are you a centurion or rather a senator?
Use Power cards or Senate cards wisely to achieve your goal.
Cross the Rubicon and reach Rome or do everything to prevent it!
A collaborative team-based game of diplomacy and politics.
—description from the publisher (adapted)
In turns each player becomes the active player and impersonates the Centurion who must blindly yet strategically choose a set of cards from the ones provided face-down by the other players, and then resolve their effects. The "other players" are basically of two rival factions, Julius Caesar and his legions VS Pompeius Magnus and his senators. These roles are kept secret. Each of the "other players" choose their cards as to best pursue their personal goals: Caesar's fans want Caesar to cross the Rubico river and reach Rome as fast as possible; Pompeo's fans try to slow down Caesar's march and reach majority in the Senate.
—user summary