Tribune: Primus Inter Pares
- Designer Karl-Heinz Schmiel
- Publisher Edge Entertainment , Fantasy Flight Games , Heidelberger Spieleverlag , Moskito Spiele , Stratelibri
- Illustration Jochen Eeuwyk
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Players act as powerful patrician families vying for control over factions through worker placement, card drafting, and auctions. The game combines hand management, set collection, and bidding as players compete to fulfill objectives and gain political influence. Control over factions is maintained by playing higher sets of cards, creating dynamic competition throughout the game.
Who Is This Game For?
This game is designed for experienced and expert players who appreciate complex strategy games with political themes. With a playtime of about 120 minutes, it demands patience and prior experience with tactical worker placement mechanics. The minimum age of 12 reflects its depth and complexity.
How It Works
Each round, players place their workers on the board to collect cards, complete objectives, or attempt to take over factions. Control of a faction is achieved by playing sets of cards from that faction, with higher quantities or values overriding previous controllers. The game ends when a player fulfills victory conditions or collects enough faction markers, potentially triggering a sudden death ending.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Karl-Heinz Schmiel, known for Die Macher, Tribune won the 2008 Ludoteca Ideale Official Selection and was recommended in Spiel der Spiele Hit für Experten. It uniquely blends worker placement, set collection, and auction mechanics in an ancient Roman political setting and belongs to the Ancient: Rome family.
Awards
2008
2008
2008
- 2008 Ludoteca Ideale Official Selection — Winner
- 2007 Jogo do Ano — Nominated
Pro
- Combination of worker placement, set collection, and auction mechanics
- Strong thematic integration in ancient Rome
- Designed by Karl-Heinz Schmiel
- Winner of Ludoteca Ideale Official Selection 2008
Contra
- Long playtime around 120 minutes
- High complexity requires prior experience
- Not suitable for families with younger children
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in ancient Rome, players assume the roles of patrician families competing for political and military influence as tribunes, vying for power in a historical context.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take your time to understand the mechanics and focus on mastering faction control and efficient worker placement.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Tribune: Primus Inter Pares supports 2 to 5 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical session lasts about 120 minutes, making it an extended play experience.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is expert-level and requires familiarity with complex worker placement and set collection mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Tribune uniquely blends worker placement, set collection, and auction mechanics in a political ancient Rome theme, differentiating it from pure engine-builders or bidding games.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and minimum age of 12, it is better suited for experienced players than families with younger children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The core mechanic is the combination of worker placement, set collection, and auction bidding to control factions.
Fazit
Tribune: Primus Inter Pares is highly recommended for seasoned strategy gamers who enjoy deep political themes and are ready for longer play sessions. Beginners should be prepared for a learning curve.
