Alea Jacta Est

Alea Jacta Est is a historical strategy game about the Roman civil wars, including conflicts involving Rome, Sertorius and Mithridates. It begins as Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon in defiance of Rome’s orders, setting the stage for a confrontation with Pompey in which one will rule Rome and the other will die. Across five campaigns spanning 87 BC to 197 AD, you build and train armies, maneuver them and fight, while balancing economic and diplomatic relations with neighboring powers.

Campaigns and map

The game covers the Roman Empire, all of Europe and Northern Africa, and part of Eastern Europe. Its map contains more than 2,800 regions and seas, with cities, roads, fortifications, weather types, tribes and kingdoms drawn from the periods represented by the scenarios. The campaigns include hundreds of historical leaders, units and events; the game features over a thousand leaders and units, each with a specific picture.

Command and decisions

The Ancient Command System, based on the Wars in America system, represents the challenges of commanding armies in the Roman era. A quick, simple unit-construction system lets you choose and purchase forces according to what you want and can afford. You can also use decisions on the map like wild-card assets, while historical events offer multiple choices and options for added flexibility and replayability. The rules include updates, particularly to the combat system, which is adapted to ancient warfare.