Antique nations build cities, construct temples, sail the seas and progress in sciences. Legions and galleys gain new territories and defend their nations against dangerous enemies. The game contains two gameboards, on which the players can choose between the Greek, Romans, Germans, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Persians, Arabs, Egyptians, and Babylonians.

Every nation tries to gain ancient kings, scientists, strategists, citizen and sailors. The first nation to gain a given number of these persons, wins the game. Lead one of these nations to victory! But beware of your enemies, who want to conquer your cities and to destroy your temples!