Wars Across the World Caesar 57

Wars Across the World Caesar 57 is a two-player game about Julius Caesar’s campaign against the Belgae in northern Gaul in 57 BC. One player commands the Roman legions and must crush all hostile tribes before the game ends; the other controls the Belgian tribes and must use their forces and opportunities to prevent the Roman objectives.

The campaign

The game lasts 14 turns, each representing two weeks, from March to October 57 BC. The Roman side is a unified force led by an exceptional commander. The Belgian tribes are more numerous, but their internal dissensions make cooperation harder, and fluctuate with victories and defeats.

Events and sides

Event cards create varied diplomatic, military, political and economic situations, allowing for replayable games. The average game lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. The Roman side is favored, while the Belgian side is the most difficult to play.