Ancient Rome is the backdrop for the civilisation game “Deus,” which crowns players as leaders of an emerging empire. Cities grow with various buildings, resources are mined and legions march through the land to surround barbarian villages. Players play building cards from their hand onto their tableau and can in this way improve their empires in terms of their economic, technological or military reputation. If a new card expands a set of the same suit, the effects of all the other cards happens too – which can be used very cleverly. You mustn’t forget the gods, however. Sacrificing cards to Jupiter, Minerva and co. can bring players great rewards that are indispensable for eventual victory.