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Triumvirate
2009
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- 2 players
- 20–30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
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Triumvirate is a board game released in 2009 for 2 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Travis Worthington and its main mechanics are Commodity Speculation, Open Drafting, and Trick-taking.
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About the game
In ripis Rubiconis passus militis bellum civile fert et movet cursum eventorum e quibus imperator surget. Quomodo dominabis proelia quae in agro, in senatu, et per vias Romae accident? On the banks of the Rubicon a legionnaire’s footstep brings Civil War and sets upon a course of events from which an emperor will emerge. How will you master the battles that are to come on the field, in the senate and through the streets of Rome? Triumvirate is a fast-paced game for two that requires subtle hand management and card play to win consistently. The mechanisms in the core rules make for a very satisfying, imperfect information player trick taking game. In addition to the core game there is a drafting variant that removes randomness from play beyond the initial card deal. The game is currently available in Classical Latin, English, German, French, Catalan, Polish, Spanish and Dutch.
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Questions and answers
Triumvirate supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Triumvirate is 20–30 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 Triumvirate for ages 12 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.
Triumvirate has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Triumvirate belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Commodity Speculation, Open Drafting, and Trick-taking. 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 Triumvirate are: Travis Worthington. 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 Triumvirate 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.