This game is made to provide players with a accurate, immersive, educational experience about the assassination of Julius Caesar.
Setting: Assassination of Julius Caesar (44 BCE), players will understand how the Roman Republic became the Roman Empire after the death of their most powerful and ambitious dictator has been assassinated, players will learn the details of why the assassination happened, and the power struggle after Julius' death.
Roles:
Julius Caesar: Powerful dictator, he had desires to gain more power but also understood that there were people against him.
Brutus: A important senator, he fights a battle between wanting to be loyal to Julius and wanting to be loyal for the Roman Republic.
Cassius: A important figure behind the assassination of Julius, he persuades others about the dangers of Julius, he warns people about the tyranny that Julius would bring.
Mark Antony: Caesar's friend, he is loyal to Julius and wants to see him succeed. This player will deal with grieving the loss of his friend, seeking justice for his friend, and maybe even revenge for his friend.
Calpurnia: she is Julius' wife, but also a important figure in the political scene of Roman republic, she tries to protect her husband and solve political issues.
Cicero: A wise senator among the Roman Republic, he seeks stability for the romans, he values the preservation of the republic, which is interesting to see how he sides in the assassination of Julius.
Decimus Brutus: Roman general, he was an important supporter of Julius in the wars leading up to his assassination, but his loyalty would seem to waver.
Educational aspect:
player will research about the character that they are assigned, and then go through stages of playing.
Stages of playing:
Caesar rise to power.
Assassination planning.
Assassination carried out.
Immediate impact for the romans.
Political power struggle.
End of game discussion:
Players will discuss and summarize each event with each other, making sure they understand each part and not just their own role.
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