Roman Civil War

About this board game

Roman Civil War is a two-player strategic wargame about the battles between Pompey and Julius Caesar, with an approximate play time of 120 minutes. Released in 1993, it places the conflict across the important regions of the Roman Empire.

The game operates at a strategic scale, with each side commanding forces represented by legions, fleets, and allied units. The mapsheet is overlaid with a hexagonal grid, providing a structured view of the areas where the struggle unfolds.

The map covers Italy, Greece, Asia, and Egypt, while surrounding regions such as Spain, Gaul, and Syria are represented by off-board areas. This broad geographical scope frames the contest between the two Roman leaders across both central and peripheral parts of the empire.

• Two-player wargame featuring Pompey and Julius Caesar
• Strategic-scale units representing legions, fleets, and allied forces
• Hex-grid mapsheet covering Italy, Greece, Asia, and Egypt
• Off-board areas representing Spain, Gaul, Syria, and other surrounding regions

Roman Civil War focuses on the position and movement of major forces across a large historical theater. Its components include a mapsheet, counters, rules, and game charts, supplying the materials needed to conduct the campaign.

For players interested in a focused historical conflict, this game presents the Roman struggle through a dedicated two-player format and a map spanning key areas of the ancient empire.