Tyrants of Rome (2008)

This game offers 2-6 players the chance to struggle for supreme authority atop the declining Roman Empire, employing attacks by Legions, barbarians, bribes, assassins, and even the whims of the gods to weaken their opponents or strengthen themselves. Tyrants of Rome contains a total of 128 cards, in two decks. Build your faction of wily or powerful leaders from five regional nationalities of the empire, as depicted in the Leader deck. A large Action Card deck allows for conflicts and excitement with every new play, with options and hard choices at every turn. (from the publisher and user's description)