# Tribune: Primus Inter Pares

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2007
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #1062
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 2.87 / 5
- **Designers**: Karl-Heinz Schmiel
- **Artists**: Jochen Eeuwyk
- **Publishers**: Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Moskito Spiele, Stratelibri, Ubik
- **Categories**: Ancient, Political
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Sudden Death Ending, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love Roman political games with fierce faction battles, Tribune will hook you.Worker placement meets set collectionWell‑blended mechanicsFlexible playing timeModerate learning curveComponents are a bit tinyRECOMMENDED

## Description
In "Tribune: Primus Inter Pares" you become a hungry patrician family seeking power in Ancient Rome. Each round players place their followers (represented by cards) on board spaces, trying to seize factions, fulfil objectives and collect card sets that grant control over those factions. Control flips only when someone presents a larger set or a set with a higher total value, leading to tense battles. The game blends worker placement – by placing followers – with hand management and open drafting, as the available cards are visible to all and can be chosen at will. Factions act as sources of benefits; owning one lets you use its powers until another player outmatches you in quantity or sum of values. Victory paths vary: you may pick a victory‑condition card (specifying how many objectives must be met, based on player count) or play the point‑value variant, where the game ends once a set number of faction markers is reached and the highest‑scoring player wins. Auction mechanics surface during faction take‑overs, while a sudden‑death ending can trigger when the marker limit is hit. Despite the historical‑political theme, the rules are fairly light (weight ~2.9), making it approachable for strategy fans who dislike overly complex systems. Components include follower cards, faction tokens, objective markers and a board depicting Rome’s political landscape. Best for 2‑5 players, with playtime ranging from 60 to 120 minutes depending on experience.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 5 players.

### What is the typical playing time?
Between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on player experience.

### How complex is the game?
Weight 2.9/5 – light rules but strategic depth.

### What components are included?
Follower cards, faction tokens, objective markers, a Rome board, and scoring markers.

### Do I need any extra supplements or translations?
No, the game comes with Portuguese and English text; a reference sheet can help with scoring, but it’s not mandatory.

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