Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar is a Columbia Games block wargame covering the Roman Civil War of 49–45 BC. One player commands Caesar and his veteran legions, while the other leads Pompey’s forces in the struggle to decide the future of Rome.

The game is played across a Mediterranean map, with key cities and towns providing victory points. Cards drive movement, levies and events, giving each turn a mix of planning, opportunity and uncertainty. Historical figures such as Marc Antony, Cleopatra, Octavian and Brutus also appear, adding flavour and strategic possibilities.

As a Columbia block game, Julius Caesar uses wooden blocks to create fog of war. Your opponent cannot see the identity and strength of your forces until they are revealed, allowing for bluffs, feints and sudden surprises. Step losses are handled by rotating blocks, keeping play clean and easy to manage.

With an accessible ruleset and tense two-player conflict, Julius Caesar is a strong choice for players interested in ancient history, card-driven strategy and elegant block wargames.

Contents include: Mediterranean game board, wooden blocks, labels, cards, rules and dice.