# Alexandria: Board Game Shelf Promo

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Babis Giannios
- **Artists**: Vincent Dutrait
- **Publishers**: Frosted Games, LudiCreations
- **Categories**: Adventure, Ancient, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Hand Management, Modular Board, Take That, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're an Alexandria fanatic and love adding that extra spice with a 'Take That' twist, this promo is for you! It introduces a twist that can mess with opponents' plans.Unexpected direct interactionAdds strategic tensionRare collectible itemEasy to integrateRequires base gameCan slow players downHard-to-find promoFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey folks! If you're a fan of Alexandria and always on the lookout for little extras to spice up your game, check out this promo! The "Board Game Shelf" is a tile that replaces a random furniture tile from the base game. The twist is that it adds a tricky condition: when a hero enters a room with the board game shelf and there's already another hero present, all nearby heroes lose time. It's the kind of thing that can turn the game around if you're not careful! 

This little expansion came with the 2017 Brettspiel Adventskalender, so it's a bit of a rare find for collectors. The 'Take That' mechanic becomes more prominent with this time-loss interaction, and managing action points and your hand remains crucial to avoid falling into this trap. If you enjoy Alexandria and want to add an element of more direct interaction and an extra challenge that can disrupt your plans, this piece is for you. It's a small addition, but it can create moments of tension and unexpected twists. The rules are provided on a tile and in a pamphlet, both in English and German, but the impact on the game is straightforward and easy to grasp. It's one of those extras that make a difference for players who have already mastered the base game and are seeking new strategies and challenges.

## FAQ
### Does this expansion significantly change the game of Alexandria?
No, it's a small addition that introduces a more direct interaction mechanic, potentially causing time loss for nearby players. It's more of a spice than a revolution.

### Do I need the base game Alexandria to use this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This 'Board Game Shelf' is a tile that replaces a component of the base game, so you need it to play.

### Is this expansion hard to find?
Yes, having come as part of the Brettspiel Adventskalender 2017, it's considered a somewhat rarer promo and can be difficult to find on the market.

### Is the new rule complicated to understand?
No, the rule is quite straightforward: if a hero enters the room with the shelf and someone else is already there, all nearby heroes lose time. Easy to apply.

### Is this expansion good for someone just starting with Alexandria?
It might not be ideal for the very first game. It adds a layer of interaction that might be better appreciated by those who already know the basic rules and are looking for an extra challenge.

### What languages do the rules come in?
The rules accompanying the tile are in English and German.