This game is almost like Age of Empires and SimCity put together.  You are a governor of a province and start as a citizen and work your way up to caesar.  Many people say this game is hard. It isn't.  I have never once  failed a mission, but I have suffered the consequences of disobeying Caesar  and the Gods.  Each province you have different resources and things you  can build.  The houses your people live in are influenced by a couple  things: Water, Food, Security, Desirability, Goods, and Services.  Your  houses start as tents and work their way up to Grand Palaces.  Overall this  is a game that no gamer can be without.