Caesar!, Blitzkrieg!, or Both?
- Coty
- Jun 18
- 3 min read
I’m on a mission 🎯—a full-on board game purge. Specifically, I'm diving deep into my two-player collection and putting my criteria to the test: strategic depth, replayability, table space, and how travel-friendly they are. My shelf is not infinite, so some tough decisions are on the horizon. And while I’m saying goodbye to some, I want to make sure the ones that stay are the games we keep playing over and over again
Which brings me to these two: Blitzkrieg! and Caesar!
Same Designer, Same DNA… Different Beasts
Ah, Paolo Mori. I love this guy; he's a genius. If you’ve played either of these games, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Both are two-player, war-themed, fast-paced, and tactical with high, high replayability. They’re built on that awesome token-drawing mechanic (which besides Quacks, I had never experience before). In these games, you're trying to stay ahead of your opponent, read the board, and control the game
Blitzkrieg! is all about tactical flexibility, reacting, adapting, and positioning yourself for that perfect strike to close out a campaign
Caesar! is a different beast. It’s more about slow, calculated control, cutting off routes, trapping your opponent, and forcing them into a corner they can't escape
Honestly, it’s like comparing chess to checkers. Blitzkrieg! gives you that cerebral, chess-like depth, while Caesar! has that steady, inevitable progression of checkers
Blitzkrieg! – Chess in 20 Minutes
Blitzkrieg! (read the full review) feels like you’re playing a high-stakes game of chess, but in 20 minutes. Every move feels like part of a bigger puzzle. You're setting up plays, making sacrifices, and keeping your opponent guessing. The best part? You’re never out of the game. Even when you think things are slipping away, a single, bold move can flip the entire battlefield in your favor
There’s this constant tension as you juggle influence across multiple fronts. You can bait your opponent into overcommitting and then swoop in for the kill. Every play feels impactful—every decision matters, and the pressure never lets up. One wrong move, and it’s game over
Caesar! – The Checkers of Area Control
On the other hand, Caesar! (read the full review) is a slow burn. It’s not about wild battles—it’s about quiet, methodical control. You’re not rushing to get into the action; you’re carefully planning your moves, setting up your traps, and waiting for that inevitable moment when your opponent realizes they have nowhere to go
The luck factor in Caesar! is a bit higher, and while I like the strategy, the random draws can sometimes feel frustrating. But when it clicks, and you corner your opponent, it feels incredibly satisfying
It’s like checkers, but with a slow, calculated build-up. You’re thinking a few moves ahead, looking for that perfect time to strike. And when that time comes, you’ve already won. It’s inevitable
Which One Stays?
So, which one stays on my shelf? Blitzkrieg! edges out Caesar! just slightly. Why? It offers that deeper strategic depth, and I love the feeling of constant adaptation. The game’s shifting battlefield keeps me on my toes, and I find it more balanced when it comes to luck versus skill. Plus, the chess-like dynamic of outsmarting my opponent with every move is what keeps me coming back for more
That said, Caesar! is still a fantastic game. If you’re into slow, steady control, and don’t mind a bit of luck thrown into the mix, it’s absolutely worth a try. But for me, Blitzkrieg! wins because of its dynamic, ever-changing nature
In the end, both games are solid choices, and while I’m parting ways with Caesar! due to space (and a bit of preference), there’s always room for Caesar! in my heart... and hopefully someone else’s shelf 😎
What about you? Which one would you choose: Blitzkrieg! or Caesar!?
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