hariot racing is the only form of entertainment more popular than colosseum shows. A hippodrome, like Rome's C i rcus Maximus, is an enormous structure, and no city can support more than one. The structure requires more engineering talent than is available in early assignments. Chariot races have a long, distinguished history. The very fact that we use the old Greek word “hippodrome,” which means “horse racetrack,” reflects the ancient origins of this spectacle.

The hippodrome is highly prized by your citizens, since it is such a grand and expensive structure that very few cities have one. Your people will feel more prosperous if you build one for them.

Colosseums and the hippodrome are undesirable neighbors. Citizens enjoy the performances but dislike having all of that traffic through their neighborhoods, not to mention the noise and trash. Amphitheaters often get the newest and most popular plays, and make desirable neighbors despite their size.