Forum Romanum

Published 1988

Long out of print, this is a popular placement game by Wolfgang Kramer, published in the Franckh Kosmos long box series. Actually very simple, players take turns to put their colored pieces in different rooms. Whenever a row, column, diagonal or room is full, it is scored, with the majority holder getting the value of the length, and any minority holders losing points. All lines or rooms are marked off when scored and when you run out of pieces to place, you must move a piece, which means you can suddenly lose a potential score you were building.

Mechanics

Area Control / Area Influence Area Majority / Influence

Categories

Abstract Strategy Ancient

Designers

Wolfgang Kramer

Publishers

KOSMOS LLC New Games Order
Forum Romanum

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.35/5
Year
1988
BGG Rating
6.74
BGG Rank
#5792
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Forum Romanum supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Forum Romanum takes about 45 minutes.
Forum Romanum has a complexity rating of 2.35/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Forum Romanum is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Forum Romanum has a rating of 6.74/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 518 ratings. It is ranked #5792 overall.
Forum Romanum was designed by Wolfgang Kramer. It was published in 1988.