Designed for high school world history courses, this classroom simulation recreates the power politics within the Roman Republic between 120 B.C. and the Battle of Actium in 31 B.C. Following an introduction which places the game in historical context, game preparation procedure is described. This includes assignment of Roman names, explanation of the political action cards around which game activity revolves, and point allocation. The steps and rules involved in the operation of the simulation are explained in separate sections. The six steps include selection of political action cards, foreign wars, establishment of an army, resolution of political action, resolution of war, and awarding of points. A selection of Roman names, a list of historical wars, and additional instructional notes are included in appendices. (LP)