Alesia
Alesia:
Designed by Robert Bradley in 1970Republished by Avalon Hill in 1976Simulates the Battle of Alesia, which took place in 52 BC
Game Components of Alesia:
Over 1000 countersMap more than 4 ft (1.3 m) longRevised and republished by Avalon Hill in 1977
Game Setup of Alesia:
Roman player places Roman counters on the game boardThe game board features preprinted fortification lines
Gameplay Mechanics of Alesia:
The game simulates the double siege, with Roman lines facing both inwards around Alesia and outwards against Gallic relieving forcesThe Roman player starts by placing all the Roman counters, which may go anywhere outside Alesia, although there are advantages to placing them along the fortification lines
Game Objective of Alesia:
The goal is to capture the opposing player’s flag, which is placed in the center of the board
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