Pricing

Try TribeNet for Free — No Risk, Just Adventure

TribeNet is a commercial, play-by-email strategy game — but your first steps cost nothing. Every new player receives AUD $200 in game credit, enough to explore the world, learn the mechanics, and experience the depth of the game without paying a cent.

If you decide to continue, ongoing costs are modest — for most players, just AUD $6 to AUD $8 per turn, with turns running every two weeks. That’s about the price of a coffee per week for a game rich in strategy, storytelling, and community.

We understand the hesitation to pay for a game in today’s sea of free-to-play titles. But TribeNet offers something rare: depth, persistence, and real human connection. Here, your decisions matter. The world evolves. And you’re not just playing against an algorithm—you’re engaging with fellow players and an active, responsive gamemaster who’s been running this game for decades.

All documentation to play the game is provided free of charge. Students or unemployed players can request discounted rates, and you’re welcome to share a position with friends or family — splitting both the challenge and the cost.

Payments are handled securely through PayPal.

Ready to step into a living world of diplomacy, warfare, discovery, and legacy?

Start your TribeNet journey today — free.

A beginning player will cost: $3.10 + $1.90 = $5 for 1 tribe.

For more context on why and how TribeNet is priced, it’s recommended that you read “The Cost of TribeNet” written by one of the players.