Cover art for Julius Caesar: Caesar, Pompey, and the Roman Civil War

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

2010 · BGG
Avg rating
7.78
Bayes rating
6.49
Weight
2.45 (Medium Light)
Players
2
Playtime
3 hr
Ratings count
1,752

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Description

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!



Mechanics

Campaign / Battle Card Driven Dice Rolling Hand Management Point to Point Movement Secret Unit Deployment Simulation Simultaneous Action Selection

Themes

Ancient Civil War

Publishers

Banana Games Columbia Games Doit Games

Designers

Grant Dalgliesh Justin Thompson