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Falling Sky: The Gallic Revolt Against Caesar

A card-driven wargame of Rome against the Gallic tribes, with politics as sharp as swords.

Late summer, 54 BC. Caesar has seized Gaul for Rome, but the tribes are not done: the Belgic leader Ambiorix springs a trap while Caesar is away, an ambitious Arvernian is trying to unite a Celtic confederation, the Aedui shelter under Roman protection and Germanic warbands multiply along the Rhine. Falling Sky, formerly Gallic War, takes one to four players into the military actions and complex politics of an occupied but unconquered land. Roman legions cannot be everywhere, and the Gauls will need powerful allies. A long, heavy 2016 wargame: around six hours, from age 14, with a solo mode.

Gaul in 54 BCCard-driven events and politicsSolo up to four players

Who it's for

You are a wargamer who wants a long, rich campaign about Gaul and Caesar with real political tension.

Not for you if…

You want something quick or easy to teach, or you dislike rules-heavy simulations with a six-hour playtime.

Vibe's take

Heavy, political and slow-burning. You negotiate, march and fight over a long evening, and every alliance can break the moment it stops being useful.

#1,403 on BGG

of over 30,000 ranked board games

Published 2016 Β· 10 years ago

older than 59% of games

In 4,749 collections

collected more than 56% of games

1–4 players Β· ages 14+

Best with 4

3 h–6 h

longer than 99% of games Β· typical 30–90 min

Complexity: heavy

For experienced groups Β· 4.0 out of 5 Β· heavier than 98%

Opinions: usual spread

A normal range of ratings

Language: lots of text

Lots of text, fluency helps

Play style: competitive Β· solo too

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