My review of the Classic Avalon Hill Boardgame Republic of Rome is available on Amazon.com Here.
I simply can’t recommend this game enough particularly if you are a political junkie on either the right or the left. If possible try to play it with a mixed group like I do and watch the factions move and act.
I understand there will be a new version coming out sometime soon. I’m sure they will simplify the rules a bit but I hope they keep the spirit of the game. This review suggests so. But why take chances, if you can get the original one?