The Siege of Alesia

Published 2005

10 Roman legions besiege a Gallic force in Alesia, and they are in turn besieged in their siege works by a relieving Gallic force. This hex and counter game is Volume XI in the Great Battles of History series by GMT. The game uses similar mechanics to other games in the series; however, It is centered around a siege instead of a more traditional set piece battle common to the other games in the series. Therefore it has the most changes to the GBoH rules than the other games. There are no specific turns, and play simply passes back and forth between the two sides, possibly interrupted by the abilities of the opposing commanders. The game includes three different scenarios.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter

Categories

Ancient Wargame

Designers

Mark Herman Richard H. Berg

Publishers

GMT Games
The Siege of Alesia

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
5 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.18/5
Year
2005
BGG Rating
7.05
BGG Rank
#8860
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

The Siege of Alesia is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of The Siege of Alesia takes about 300 minutes.
The Siege of Alesia has a complexity rating of 3.18/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for The Siege of Alesia is 12+.
The Siege of Alesia has a rating of 7.05/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 204 ratings. It is ranked #8860 overall.
The Siege of Alesia was designed by Mark Herman, Richard H. Berg. It was published in 2005.