Home / Board game

Casus Belli (2012)

2 players · 75 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
75 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.1/10

Best for 2 players aged 13+ who like ancient games — medium complexity, plays in 75 min.

🎲 Get it on Amazon →

As an Amazon Associate, MeeplePick earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

Casus Belli board game box cover

About Casus Belli

Antike Duellum – previewed at Spiel 2011 under the name Casus Belli – is a two-player strategy game based on modified rules from Mac Gerdts' Antike. The game includes two scenarios: Punic Wars (Rome vs. Carthago) on one side of the board, and Persian Wars (Greeks vs. Persians) on the other. The goal of the game is to be the first to gain nine ancient personages (Kings, Scholars, Generals, Citizens, Navigators). Examples of modified rules from Antike: Modular layou

Ready to play Casus Belli?

🎲 Get it on Amazon →

As an Amazon Associate, MeeplePick earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

📦 Buying this as a gift? Board games are bulky, and Prime's free 30-day trial includes fast free delivery — worth knowing when the game has to arrive before a birthday or a games night.

Start the free 30-day trial

Affiliate link — we may earn a commission on qualifying sign-ups, at no extra cost to you. Current terms are on Amazon's page.

AncientCivilizationTerritory Building

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Hand Management, Rondel · Designer: Mac Gerdts

Players: 2P

Games like Casus Belli

As an Amazon Associate, MeeplePick earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

Casus Belli FAQ

How many players is Casus Belli?
Casus Belli plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 13 and up.
How long does Casus Belli take to play?
A game of Casus Belli takes 75 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Casus Belli any good?
Casus Belli rates 7.1/10 from 1,660 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / civilization game built around area majority / influence, area movement, hand management.