Cover of the game Tetrarchia

Tetrarchia

Draco Ideas, nestorgames, Banana Games · Board game · 2015
Ludopedia
6.5 Ludopedia
BoardGameGeek
7.5 BoardGameGeek
Players
1–5 · best 1
Players
Solo
Play Time
20–40 min
Weight
Weight 2.2/5
Year
Year 2015
Minimum age
Minimum age 10+
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6.5 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BoardGameGeek
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Fans of historical cooperative games will love Tetrarchia. It's an accessible but deep tactical challenge.

Highlights
  • Well-implemented cooperation
  • Immersive historical theme
  • 81 difficulty levels
  • Great for solo play
Keep in mind
  • Can be punishing for beginners
  • Too luck-dependent for some
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About the game

What you do in a play session

The Roman Empire is on the brink of collapse in the 3rd century, surrounded by enemies and internal revolts. Diocletian has a radical idea: share power with three other emperors, forming the Tetrarchy. In Tetrarchia, you and up to three friends take on the roles of these leaders, working together to save Rome from ruin. The game is cooperative, with simple rules but full of strategic choices. Each turn, you spend Imperium Points to move troops, suppress revolts, or face barbarians, always hoping the dice don't bring bad news. With 81 difficulty levels and several included expansions, each game is a unique challenge. Can you keep the empire standing before the provinces rebel or Rome falls?

Rules videos

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2 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–5 players
1 BEST
2 REC
3 OK
4 REC
5 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

Families

Ancient: Rome Components: Map (Continental / National scale) Containers: Zippered Pouch Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) History: Roman Empire Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Players: Wargames with Solitaire Rules
Publisher Draco Ideas, nestorgames, Banana Games, Board Game Rookie, Giochix.it
Designer Miguel Marqués
Artist Matias Cazorla, Miguel Marqués, Paco Arenas

Community

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1,888owners
659wishlist
115want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can play?
1-5 players (cooperative mode for 1-4, and a competitive variant for up to 5).
How long does a game last?
Average 20-40 minutes, depending on player count and difficulty.
Is it hard to learn?
Rules are simple, but strategy can be challenging. Weight 2.2/5 on BGG.
Does it include expansions?
Yes! Includes the Dux expansion with 4 modules and 6 independent variants.
Is language dependent?
No! The game is completely language independent.
Is it good for solo play?
Definitely! Has specific solo rules and is very challenging.

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