GMT Games: The Barracks Emperors: A Card Game Set During the Time of Crisis The Barracks Emperors is a strategy card game set against the backdrop of the Roman Crisis of the Third Century, during which at least 45 different men made a claim to the throne of the Roman Empire. In this game, 1-4 players represent prominent political factions attempting to gain control over the men who would be Emperors of Rome. Players deploy the influence available to them (represented by the cards in their hands) to claim imperial reigns (represented by the historical Emperor cards arrayed on the board.) But they must be very careful, because politics is a complex game, and sometimes attempting to exert your influence necessitates aiding someone else in their own plots. Play your cards cleverly to capture Emperors and score the most points to win. COMPONENTS: -Rulebook -Game board -45 Emperor cards -42 Influence cards -18 Barbarian cards -4 Player Aid Cards -7 cards for solo variant -6 counters Rulebook and Game board 45 Emperor cards and 42 Influence cards 18 Barbarian cards and 4 Player Aid Cards 7 cards for solo variant 6 counters