
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,114
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Chè: Failed Revolution, Bolivia 1967
- 2 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2004

2000
Rules assistance for The Jewish War: The Zealot Rebellion Against Rome
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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The Jewish War: The Zealot Rebellion Against Rome is a board game released in 2000 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dennis Bishop, Richard Canavan, and Andrew Preziosi and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
The Jewish war - The zealot rebellion against Rome (66 to 73 AD) The Jewish war (or Great revolt) in the roman province of Judea, was the consequence of Roman oppression leaded by Gessius Florus (governor of Judea) against the Jews of Galilea & Judea. Convinced that Romans would destroy his kingdom, the king of Gamala sent a contingent of cavalry in Judea which made the signal waited by the Zealots to trigger their rebellion. The Zealots (who were in favour of Judea's independence) raise up against garrisons of Arabians auxiliaries based in Judea & Galilea in 66 AD. In spite of their victory against the Feoderoti, the Zealots were finally defeated by the intervention of 4 Roman legions.
The Jewish War: The Zealot Rebellion Against Rome supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for The Jewish War: The Zealot Rebellion Against Rome is 45 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 The Jewish War: The Zealot Rebellion Against Rome 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.
The Jewish War: The Zealot Rebellion Against Rome has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
The Jewish War: The Zealot Rebellion Against Rome belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 The Jewish War: The Zealot Rebellion Against Rome are: Dennis Bishop, Richard Canavan, and Andrew Preziosi. 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 The Jewish War: The Zealot Rebellion Against Rome 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.