Tetrarchia | Review

Join me for a review of Tetrarchia, a game about four Roman Emperors trying to subdue the borders of the empire.
0:00 Start
0:20 Intro
0:32 Overview
9:38 Final Thoughts
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[@robertanushafedele7847]

Another recommendation on the wishlist, thank you 👏 Elegant design, wherever it's found, always elevates an experience!

[@kmontzka]

Great to know about this one! We’ve played Pandemic: Fall of Rome many times but it’s nice to see a more streamlined system all around. I appreciate less clutter in general and a smaller board. I’ll definitely keep an eye out for it. Thanks!

[@cardboardconflicts]

I love small games with low rule overhead that offer tight gameplay with difficult decisions. Sounds like this is in that wheelhouse for sure!

[@GB-333]

3:03 i think it's 2 imperium to move here because of revolt presence

[@RichMulholland]

Not my usual game style but this looked super interesting, will deffs try get a copy (even harder in South Africa). Thanks Liz.

[@wesleyjones4695]

Draco ideas (the publisher) also sells a neoprene playmat for this game that is larger than the board.

[@BeyondSolitaire]

Thanks for the tip!

[@DustinPorta]

Good pick. I love these mechanics.

[@george_castle]

Great insight! I really have hesitated to purchase any Pandemic games, especially from a solo perspective. But this one seems to be a gateway into that realm. Will add to my Wishlist. Thanks!

[@ryusuikarate]

In 2020 I wrote a review on BGG comparing Tetrarchia to Pandemic Fall of Rome. This was with the old Nestor Games Edition of Tetrarchia which I think is superior to the new one. I really like this game and you echoed my thoughts here. But that's also why I didn't update my review even though I bought the new edition. Pieces are too big and colors (with the included dux expansion) are... Not ideal. I have to look pretty hard to see where the dux figure is and where the yellow emperor is. The colors used are too similar. If this was the first copy I encountered my review wouldn't have been as favorable. There are TTS mods and even a vassal module sanctioned by the designer so anyone interested can check it out there.

[@BeyondSolitaire]

Thanks for the TTS/Vassal tip! :)

[@bankingonmoney8224]

Thanks for the review. I read the rules but wondered how the game flow was. Yup I have yet to see it available anywhere so you answered that question. Will be a.lookout for any that become available within reason. Have a great day!

[@thomasb7237]

Like the leaner version of a Pandemic-esque game. Such a hidden gem and has the potential to be a Pandemic killer if it had better marketing, availability and components (e.g. replace the discs so the players will feel less like a pill counter and have different pieces to to differentiate Romans from barbarians.)

[@charlesvalentine9638]

Nifty.

[@mikolajwitkowski8093]

Interesting review. Personally I find Pandemic a better game, especially due to logical barbarian moves and event cards with interesting choices, this seems more dice dependent and abstract. Also as your European viewer I can jokingly say, no, it is easy to get a copy!

[@BeyondSolitaire]

It's the battle "chaining" that does it for me on this one! Also, yes, we Americans are spoiled and y'all deserve to have the advantage every so often. :)

[@rickjohnson9558]

Where can you buy this game? Its not on Amazon, and I haven't bought a game since I bought "Third Reich" by Avalon Hill forty years ago.

[@BeyondSolitaire]

You have to preorder it from the publisher in Spain. There is a link in the show notes! :)

[@rickjohnson9558]

@@BeyondSolitaire tHANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@wollewotz]

I watched your videos for 'Time of Crisis' (plus solo expansion) and it's now the game on my gaming table. I watched your video for 'Tetrarchia' and it is already on its way to me. My plan was to buy less and play more the games I already own. Your choice of game presentations is not very helpful ;)

[@BeyondSolitaire]

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