By the reign of Augustus (27 B.C.E. to 14 C.E.), the munera had become lavish gifts ​ — for the entertainment of the masses — ​ that wealthy officers of state offered to further their political careers.
रोमच्या सर्वात मोठ्या असिक्रीडक शाळेत कमीतकमी एक हजार जणांच्या राहण्याची सोय होती.