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Alea Iacta Est (2009)

2–5 players · 60 min · age 9+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
60 min
Age
9+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 9+ who like ancient games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Alea Iacta Est

Alea Iacta Est is Latin for "The Die is Cast". Players take on the role of Caesar and compete for the most prestige points. This happens by clever placement of his/her eight dice, which are placed on five different buildings. At the Castrum (barracks), new provinces can be conquered, while patricians can be recruited at the Forum Romanum to be sent to those provinces. At the Senatus, cards can be won for bonuses that will be kept secret until the end of the game. Th…

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Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Set Collection, Worker Placement, Worker Placement with Dice Workers · Designer: Jeffrey D. Allers, Bernd Eisenstein

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Alea Iacta Est FAQ

How many players is Alea Iacta Est?
Alea Iacta Est plays with 2–5 players, ages 9 and up.
How long does Alea Iacta Est take to play?
A game of Alea Iacta Est takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Alea Iacta Est any good?
Alea Iacta Est rates 6.6/10 from 2,689 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / dice game built around area majority / influence, dice rolling, set collection.