In Alexander the Great the players follow in the path of Macedon's most famous king. With his army they move all the way to Persia and found important cities and magnificent temples. In the end, Alexander ruled over a world empire that stretched from the Danube to the Adriatic Sea, to Egypt , to the Caucasus, Persia and India . The players gain points for conquering provinces, building temples and founding cities. The winner is the player who has the most points at the end of the game.