Board game · ancient, family

Alea Iacta Est

Bernd Eisenstein, Jeffrey D. Allers

2009 · 2⁠–⁠5 players, best with 4 · 60 min · ages 9+

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How many players

For 2 to 5 players, best with 4.

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Weight and time

Light: 1.9 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 60–60 minutes, for ages 9 and up.

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BoardGameGeek6.6/102,709 ratings
BGG rank1,753rdamong all games

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How to play Alea Iacta Est

Alea Iacta Est is a 2 to 5 player strategy game that takes about 60 minutes. On each turn, players roll dice and assign them to spaces to gain resources, build collections, and compete for influence in different areas. It feels like a light tactical contest with some luck from the dice, and suits families or groups who want accessible planning and competition; it is best with 4 players.