
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,362
- BGG rating
- 8.0
SPQR (Deluxe Edition)
- 1–4 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2008

Rules assistance for Caratacus: The Roman Conquest of Britain
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Caratacus: The Roman Conquest of Britain is an expansion for Caesar: Conquest of Gaul released in 2000 for 2–4 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Richard H. Berg and Mark Herman and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
The Medway AD 43 Wales AD 51 Caratacus covers both the main battle and the last battle in the efforts of Rome, and the Emperor Claudius, to conquer the Britons and enlarge the empire's boundaries. The Roman legions and the commanders sent to accomplish this were of the highest ability available. The Britons were still a mobility-oriented, light army. However, her nominal leader, Caratacus, chief of the Catuvellauni, was as wily a "barbarian" commander as could be found in this era. Components: 40 Full-color, double sided 1/2" counters One 22x34" map 4-page Scenario Book To play Caratacus, you need a copy of Caesar: Conquest of Gaul. (from GMT website)
Caratacus: The Roman Conquest of Britain 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 Caratacus: The Roman Conquest of Britain is 240 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 Caratacus: The Roman Conquest of Britain 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.
Caratacus: The Roman Conquest of Britain has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Caratacus: The Roman Conquest of Britain belongs to these categories: Wargame, Ancient, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Caratacus: The Roman Conquest of Britain are: Richard H. Berg and Mark Herman. 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 Caratacus: The Roman Conquest of Britain as an expansion for Caesar: Conquest of Gaul. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Caesar: Conquest of Gaul to use it. Check that your edition of Caesar: Conquest of Gaul is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.