Iacta

IACTA - The Die is Cast

**Six turns to conquer Rome. Will you seize glory or fade into history?**

## About the Game

*Alea iacta est* — "The die is cast." With these words, Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon and marched on Rome, changing history forever. Now it's your turn to make that fateful journey.

**IACTA** is a strategic dice placement game where every roll matters and every decision could mean the difference between triumph and defeat. You have just **6 turns** to build your legend, manage your resources, and accumulate enough Glory to cement your place in history.

## How to Play

🎲 **Roll the Dice** — Each turn, roll 6 dice that represent the chaos and opportunity of war.

⚔️ **Place Strategically** — Assign your dice to different actions based on their values:

•  **Legion Recruitment (1-3)** — Rally troops to your banner
•  **March to Rome (4-6)** — Advance toward glory at great cost
•  **Senate Influence (2-5)** — Bribe senators to gain political power
•  **Forage & Plunder (1-6)** — Gather vital supplies
•  **Gallic Auxiliaries (4-6)** — Convert political capital into military might  
•  **Clemency (1-3)** — Show mercy to gain political influence

📜 **Navigate Fate** — Each turn presents a random historical event. Sacrifice a die to resolve it, gaining one resource while losing another. Will you weather the storm or let fate consume you?

🎯 **Complete Objectives** —  Convert your resources into Glory Points through various combinations:

•  Simple conversions (1:1 ratio)
•  Paired resources (3 Glory per pair)
•  Complete sets (5 Glory per set)
•  Resource windfalls for future planning

⏰ **Race Against Time** — You have only 6 turns before your fate is sealed. Every die placement, every resource conversion, and every sacrifice matters.

## Key Features

• ✨ **Quick Strategic Gameplay** — A complete game takes just 5-10 minutes  
• 🔄 **High Replayability** — Randomized events and objectives ensure no two games are alike  
• 🏆 **Score Chase** — Beat your high score and master the art of Roman conquest  
• 🎲 **Tough Decisions** — Limited dice, limited turns, unlimited possibilities  
• 💡 **Easy to Learn, Hard to Master** — Simple rules hide deep strategic choices

## Scoring

Your final score is calculated from:

•  **Glory Points** earned through objectives and marching to Rome
•  **Resource Bonus**: Every 2 leftover resources = 1 additional Glory Point

Can you maximize your legend in just six turns?

## Perfect For

•  Fans of dice placement games like **Sagrada** or **Roll Player**
•  Strategy enthusiasts who love resource management puzzles  
•  History buffs who enjoy Roman themes
•  Players looking for a quick, challenging solo experience

## Historical Note

The phrase *"Alea iacta est"* (The die is cast) was reportedly said by Julius Caesar on January 10, 49 BC, as he led his army across the Rubicon River, starting a civil war that would ultimately lead to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.

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*"Let us go where the omens of the Gods and the crimes of our enemies summon us. The die is cast."* — Julius Caesar

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