Julius Caesar: Caesar, Pompey, and the Roman Civil War cover
2010BGG rank #1,396

Julius Caesar: Caesar, Pompey, and the Roman Civil War

by Grant Dalgliesh, Justin Thompson · Columbia Games

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Players2
Time60–180m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is Julius Caesar: Caesar, Pompey, and the Roman Civil War?

Julius Caesar is a two-player game, depicting the later Roman civil wars (49-45 BC). The forces of Caesar are pitted against those of Pompey. From the publisher: Julius Caesar brings the drama of the Roman Civil War to life. Players take control of the legions of Caesar or Pompey and fight to rule Rome as Emperor. From the Designer: Julius Caesar is a card driven block game. You use cards to Move, levy or play an Event. 13 victory point Towns or Cities are depicted on the 17"x 33" (43 x 84 cm) game board of the Mediterranean. Take command of Caesar's Veteran Legions or Pompey sprouting Young Legions around the Mediterranean. You decide how best to defend or conquer the Republic. With endless possibilities at your disposal this game will keep your adrenaline pumping. The only question I have for you, the game player, is, are you ready to prove that you deserve to be Emperor of Rome? Come prove it on the game board!

How it plays

Mechanics

Campaign / Battle Card DrivenDice RollingHand ManagementPoint to Point MovementSecret Unit DeploymentSimulationSimultaneous Action Selection

On the shelf

Categories

AncientCivil WarWargame

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