1 files changed, 2 insertions, 1 deletions
diff --git a/rules.js b/rules.js
index 231d153..b6b87b4 100644
--- a/rules.js
+++ b/rules.js
@@ -1676,7 +1676,8 @@ states.palmyra_allies = {
 function goto_ludi_saeculares() {
 	game.count = game.current // remember current player
 	let emperor = get_province_player(ITALIA)
-	if (emperor >= 0) {
+	// skip if emperor has no cards left in hand (frumentarii + 3 demagogues combo)
+	if (emperor >= 0 && game.hand[emperor].length > 0) {
 		game.current = emperor
 		game.state = "ludi_saeculares"
 	} else {