Illustration depicting a commanding figure in Roman attire standing atop a platform, with a legion of soldiers in the background, under the title "Paolo Mori's CAESAR!" with the tagline "Seize Rome in 20 Minutes!" below.

Caesar

ByMichail

Caesar

Caesar is a board wargame that simulates the ancient Battle of Alesia, where one player controls the Romans besieging Alesia, and the other player controls the Gauls trying to simultaneously break out of Alesia and attack the Romans from without. The game was self-published as “Alesia” by Robert Bradley in 1970, and then republished by Avalon Hill in 1976 under the name “Caesar: Epic Battle of Alesia”. The game was revised by Donald Greenwood, and the new version was released in 1977 with cover art by Al Eckman.

Why is Caesar Popular?

Caesar is considered a classic wargame and is known for its moderately complex gameplay and rich variety of units. It has been praised for its originality and the way it simulates the historical battle. The game is significant because it is one of the earliest board wargames to simulate ancient warfare, and it has influenced many subsequent games in the genre.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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