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- BGG #4,435
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Starship Troopers
- 1–2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
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- BGG rating
- 7.2
Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia
1976
Rules assistance for Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia
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- 2–4 players
- 360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia
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Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia is a board game released in 1976 for 2–4 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Robert Bradley and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up.
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About the game
"Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia" is a Tactical level board-wargame that simulates an epic battle in 52 BC where Julius Caesar surrounded the battered forces of the Gauls led by Vercingetorix. Knowing the Gauls had a relief force coming (of over 250,000 men), Caesar built a defensive perimeter facing outward to match his perimeter facing inward to beseige Vercingetorix. An unusual "donut" formation. The large mapboard 33"x28" portrays the town of Alesia and all of the works built by Caesar. The Gauls have a small force trapped in the town including Vercingetorix as well as a large force which sets up in off board areas. The Gallic player must reveal which off board zones he occupies with at least 1 unit, but does NOT have give further information. The goal of the game is for the Gauls to create an escape route for Vercingetorix and exit him off the board. The Romans must prevent this over the 20 game turns (which represents 2 days). Originally self-published as Alesia in 1970, it was redesigned and reissued by Avalon Hill in 1976.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
Questions and answers
Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia is 360 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia are: Robert Bradley. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.