# Tribune

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: #7547
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 3.13 / 5
- **Designers**: Karl-Heinz Schmiel
- **Artists**: Harald Lieske, William Bricker
- **Publishers**: Spielworxx, sternenschimmermeer, Stronghold Games, YOKA Games
- **Categories**: Ancient, Political
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love Roman politics and tactical choices, Tribune offers a well‑balanced experience.Unique mechanic blendDynamic pacingHigh replay valueModerate learning curveCard luck factorRECOMMENDED

## Description
In "Tribune" you play as an ambitious patrician family aiming for the highest office in ancient Rome: the tribune. The game blends worker placement and set collection, delivering a session packed with strategic choices and political rivalries. Each round, players place their followers on board spots to draw cards, achieve objectives, and attempt to dominate factions. To control a faction you must play a set of at least two cards from that group; you keep control until an opponent plays a larger set or one with a higher total value. Control grants benefits that can speed your path to power. 

Victory depends on the condition card selected at setup (scaled to player count). When a player fulfills the required number of objectives, they win. A point‑based variant ends when someone reaches a preset number of faction markers, and the player with the most points from various achievements claims victory. 

The box contains the base game "Tribune: Primus Inter Pares" plus the expansion, adding new cards, factions, and mechanics that deepen the strategy. Auction, hand management, and open drafting keep the tempo lively, while the political theme of ancient Rome creates an immersive atmosphere. For 2‑6 players, a game lasts about 60 minutes and carries a moderate complexity of roughly 3/5, perfect for those who enjoy tactical decisions without drowning in rules. "Tribune" serves as an excellent entry point for fans of power‑building games and also satisfies veterans who like the mix of worker placement and card collection.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 6 players.

### What is the playing time?
Approximately 60 minutes.

### How complex is the game?
The complexity is about 3 out of 5, considered medium.

### What components are included?
Board, wooden followers, faction cards, objective markers, victory‑condition cards, and an expansion with extra cards.

### Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes, although the mix of mechanics requires a short learning curve, the rules are clear and the game flows smoothly.

### Is there a point‑based variant?
Yes, instead of using condition cards you can play a variant where the game ends after a player collects a set number of faction markers and the highest point total wins.

### Do I need the expansion to play?
No, the base game is fully playable; the expansion just adds more variety.

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