How many players is Tempus?

Tempus plays with 3–5 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Tempus take to play?

A game of Tempus takes 60–120 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Tempus rates 6.5/10 from 2,539 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civilization / territory building game built around auction/bidding, grid movement, hand management.

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Tempus (2006)

3–5 players · 60–120 min · age 14+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players: 3–5
Play time: 60–120 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.5/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 14+ who like civilization games — medium complexity, plays in 60–120 min.

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About Tempus

Conquer new lands, increase population, build cities in this abstract civ-like game.

Civilization Territory Building

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Grid Movement, Hand Management, Modular Board · Designer: Martin Wallace

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Tempus FAQ

How many players is Tempus?: Tempus plays with 3–5 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Tempus take to play?: A game of Tempus takes 60–120 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Tempus any good?: Tempus rates 6.5/10 from 2,539 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civilization / territory building game built around auction/bidding, grid movement, hand management.