Caesar 58BC relates the First Campaign of Caesar in Gaul. The Romans must crush decisively the Helvetians before they capture Bibracte, and mostly before the Germans from chief Ariovistus invade Gaul. The Helvetians must survive, and the Germans capture the capital of the Sequanes Gauls, Vesontio.
Caesar 58BC lasts 12 turns, each of 2 weeks, between March and September 58 BC. One of the two players controls the mighty legions of Julius Caesar and his Gallic allies, Aeduans and Sequanes.
- The Roman is in a race against time to catch the Helvetian hordes which are migrating westward and to kill them before the threatening Germans move into Gaul.
- His opponent controls the Helvetians trying to reach the western edge of the map and the Sueve king Ariovistus and his Germanic hordes arriving from the east during the game.
The game's event cards allow full replay ability thanks to the numerous various situations that they create on the diplomatic, military, political or economical fields.
Estimated Playtime: 1h30.
Favored Side: Romans.
Hardest to Play: Helvetians.
