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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | Only 2 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | Build the heart of the Ancient Roman Empire and become the Emperor! Welcome to the birth of the Roman Empire where players re-create the legendary city of old using a unique variation of the much-loved Match-3 puzzle mechanic. Gather resources (wood, tools, gold, etc) by matching rows of 3 or more and obtain as many as you can before the time runs out. The more you gather, the faster you can build the city. Start with a lowly saw mill and progress to gain access to historical monuments such as the Arch of Titus, the Temples of Venus and Saturn and eventually the mighty Coliseum. A vast array of bonus tools adds even more incentive to continue the game for as long as possible. Unlocking these tools not only makes clearing the board easier, but also increases the opportunity to gather more resources, gold, and treasure! | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 4.75 inches | | Product Width: | 5.25 inches | | Product Height: | 0.75 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.2 pounds | | Package Length: | 5.4 inches | | Package Width: | 4.9 inches | | Package Height: | 0.6 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.25 pounds | | Release Date: | November 18, 2008 | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 45 reviews |
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| | Game Information | | Platform: | Nintendo DS | | Media: | Video Game | | Item Quantity: | 1 |
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| | Features | 100 mind-bending levels20 historical sites from five eras to buildCombine secret bonus tools to achieve your goals fasterMultiple gameplay modes for various degrees of difficultyPlayers set the pace of the game through building, unlocking and "Relax Mode"
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 45 customer reviews )
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37 of 37 found the following review helpful:
 Fans of 7 Wonders will Love this! Dec 22, 2008
By Sarah
I have 7 Wonders on DS and it was previously my favorite game. This has far surpassed that! It is similar to 7 Wonders in that you have to line up 3 matching "symbols" to clear blocks. The difference with Cradle of Rome is that there seems to be more of a goal rather than just endlessly matching tiles. In this game there are food, resources, and gold tiles which when you clear you collect to help you build your city. There are also many more bonuses and extras that help you to clear rounds and build your city. Overall it is very fun and not too hard nor too easy. I have been playing it non stop since I got it. I think the replay value on this is good as well. If you liked 7 Wonders or similar game I would highly recommend this!
26 of 27 found the following review helpful:
Not Built in a Day Dec 09, 2008
By William Michaels
This is an excellent puzzle game, one of the best games for the DS. I like it better than Puzzle Quest because (a) there are 100 different level designs (screens) and (b) if you fail to complete a level, on your next chance you start with a different arrangement of symbols. This means that if a level is difficult, the frustration level is reduced by the lack of repetitiveness and the feeling that there is always a chance you may draw a better arrangement of symbols on the next try.
There is also a "relax mode" in which you can play any level you have completed on a standalone basis.
Be prepared to spend a LOT of time on this game! But it's quality time.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Like this better than 7 Wonders... Dec 05, 2008
By Hunter's Wife
"Diane"
This is superior to 7 Wonders for a few reasons;
- You can keep playing even if you lose and you don't have to start from the beginning. In 7 Wonders I built 5 of the 7 Wonders, lost my 4 lives and had to start from the beginning. The "cheat" or strategy around this is to turn the game off without saving each time you think you will lose your last life. It boots up to your last location... essentially you can complete the game on only one life.
- The graphics are clearer, making it easier to play.
- Generally more fun and relaxing.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Very addicting Aug 28, 2009
By J. Conrad
"pandorado"
I've played Puzzle Quest, Zoo Keeper and Cradle of Rome, all similar to Bejeweled. You line up three or more tiles in a row to make them disappear. Of the three, I like Cradle of Rome the best. You don't have to worry about a nasty computerized opponent raining tiles down on your field since it's just you playing against the clock.
As you clear the fields, you earn money, food and materials that help you purchase buildings such as sawmills, lighthouses, temples etc. Each structure comes with a mini history of when it was first built in ancient Rome and what its purpose was. It's very educational.
As you buy more buildings you unlock special tiles that help you clear the puzzle fields such as hammer tiles, bombs, lightning bolts, shields or stars. Some of these tiles clear just one square in your field while others can clear multiple squares. This is a big help with the harder puzzle layouts.
While Cradle of Rome may not appeal to everyone, I find it very addicting. As soon as I finish one puzzle, I can't wait to do the next one. Give it a try, it's definitely worth the price.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Love this game! Oct 20, 2009
By N. Duong
I purchased this game and 7 Wonders of Ancient worlds and I like this game a lot more. It has the same concept as the 7 Wonders but it lets you play each level as many times as it take until you solve it. There is no penalty for not completing the level on time. It has power-ups that can help you completing the level. The graphics are great, music is very catchy as well. I highly recommend it.
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