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Händler auf dem Forum Romanum
2008
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- 3–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 3 players
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Händler auf dem Forum Romanum is a board game released in 2008 for 3–5 players and 60 minutes per game. It was designed by Florian Isensee and its main mechanics are Trading.
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About the game
Acquire goods - wood, tin, grain, wine and glass - from the Roman empire in order to manipulate the market to enable their sale at a profit. The proceeds that are generated are used to buy production facilities throughout the Roman empire and also to acquire fame and a growing reputation in the Roman capital. 4 players, Ages 10 and up. Each game takes around 60 minutes. The game comes with 87 lavishly illustrated cards, a price table and 5 price indicator cards.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- テンデイズゲームズ (TendaysGames)
- Isensee Verlag
Questions and answers
Händler auf dem Forum Romanum supports 3–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Händler auf dem Forum Romanum is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
Händler auf dem Forum Romanum has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Händler auf dem Forum Romanum belongs to these categories: Card Game and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Trading. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Händler auf dem Forum Romanum are: Florian Isensee. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Händler auf dem Forum Romanum as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.