# Forum Trajanum ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2018 - **BGG Rating**: 7.2 - **BGG Rank**: #1413 - **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 60-120 min - **Weight**: 3.45 / 5 - **Designers**: Stefan Feld - **Artists**: Michael Menzel - **Publishers**: HUCH!, Angry Lion Games, DV Games, Gameland 游戏大陆, Games Factory, Hobby Japan, Maldito Games, Stronghold Games - **Categories**: City Building, Puzzle, Territory Building - **Mechanics**: Square Grid, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you enjoy city‑building strategy wrapped in a Roman setting, Forum Trajanum offers an engaging and visually striking experience.Unique blend of mechanicsFun variable powersStunning thematic artModerate learning curvePlaytime can run longRECOMMENDED ## Description In Forum Trajanum each player takes the helm of a Roman colony founded by Emperor Trajan himself. The double goal is to develop your own city—building structures, laying out streets, and expanding territory—while also feeding the emperor’s massive Forum project, destined to become the greatest monument the empire has ever seen. The board is a square grid where players place terrain and building tiles according to fitting rules that create scoring patterns. Every colony comes with a unique variable power, giving each participant a distinct strategic flavor. As the term progresses, players must juggle internal expansion against the need to contribute resources to the imperial Forum, forcing tough choices: grow your own metropolis or sacrifice part of it to speed up the emperor’s construction? At game’s end the player who has contributed the most to the Forum—measured by support points and colony development—joins the elite circle surrounding Trajan. The game blends tile placement, grid‑puzzle solving, and variable player powers, delivering a 60‑120 minute experience for 2‑4 players with a moderate complexity (weight 3.4/5). Rich artwork evokes Roman splendor and quality components bring the historic setting to life, making Forum Trajanum both a strategic and thematic stroll through Trajan’s Rome. ## FAQ ### How many players can join? 2 to 4 players. ### What is the typical playtime? Between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on player count and experience. ### How complex is the game? Rated 3.4/5 on BGG, it’s of medium complexity – strategic but not overly heavy. ### What components are included? Square‑grid board, terrain pieces, building tiles, variable power cards, scoring markers, and high‑quality components with Roman‑themed artwork. ### Who is the game best suited for? Fans of city‑building, tile‑placement puzzles, and those who love ancient Roman settings. ### Is there a digital version? Yes, Forum Trajanum is available on the Yucata platform for online play. ### Does it require a large table? The board is moderate in size; a standard tabletop is usually sufficient. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 36.20 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=2085588&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.02 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6914443&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 41.87 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1434456&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 44.25 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=2226457&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 44.25 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3919348&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 45.28 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=2085589&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 47.09 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4356785&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 48.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4886116&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 49.33 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1660015&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 50.95 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4798347&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/25966/forum-trajanum?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com