
- BGG rank
- BGG #538
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Die Macher
- 3–5 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 4.3/5
- 1986

Rules assistance for Tribune: Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Tribune: Expansion is an expansion for Tribune: Primus Inter Pares released in 2008 for 2–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Karl-Heinz Schmiel and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Worker Placement.
From the publisher: The Roman empire thrives, conquests and wealth make the city to the capital the world. Countless slaves serve the rich and mingle among the citizens of the city. Envy and murder gain the upper hand and finally the days of the republic seem to be counted as an emperor arises to rule a city and an empire as well. A new family intervenes in the scheming for power in Rome: The Bruti. Arisen from a tribe subjugated during the time of the founding of Rome the Bruti belong to the oldest patricians in the city. A new party which operates in the shadows to reach their goals and has no scruples to take for themselves what the other families believe to be theirs.
Tribune: Expansion supports 2–6 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 Tribune: Expansion is 60–90 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.
The catalogue lists Tribune: Expansion for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Tribune: Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Tribune: Expansion belongs to these categories: Political, Ancient, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Worker Placement. 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 Tribune: Expansion are: Karl-Heinz Schmiel. 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 Tribune: Expansion as an expansion for Tribune: Primus Inter Pares. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tribune: Primus Inter Pares to use it. Check that your edition of Tribune: Primus Inter Pares is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.