New Version of Republic of Rome Board Game is Superb

The quality of the game is excellent. It's not cheap, but well worth the price, and much improved over the original AH version.

Question answered?

re: Is Conquistador By Avalon Hill The Most Brutal Game Ever?

This blog post list some complaints about the game.

It has the harshest random events table ever designed, from the maker of the RPG Paranoia.

But the solo game is a gem.