# Letters from Whitechapel: Dear Boss

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 5, 6)
- **Duration**: 90-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Gabriele Mari, Gianluca Santopietro
- **Artists**: Alan D'Amico, Gianluca Santopietro
- **Publishers**: Giochi Uniti, Sir Chester Cobblepot, 999 Games, Devir, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Stratelibri
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Deduction, Expansion for Base-game, Murder / Mystery, Post-Napoleonic
- **Mechanics**: Memory, Point to Point Movement, Secret Unit Deployment, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
An essential expansion for those wanting to feel the true terror of 1888 London.Incredible historical immersionConstant psychological tensionNew deduction challengesGreat base game expansionRequires base gameLanguage dependencyRECOMMENDED

## Description
Grab your detective hat and hold your lanterns tight, because the atmosphere in Whitechapel just got a whole lot creepier! If you've already felt the chills playing the base Letters from Whitechapel game, the 'Dear Boss' expansion is here to crank the tension up to the max. It is inspired by that real, macabre letter sent to Scotland Yard in 1888, signed by none other than Jack the Ripper himself.

What actually changes? Well, this expansion plunges you even deeper into the dark, gritty depths of Victorian London. You won't just be hunting a killer; you'll get to know more detailed characters and face challenges that test both your deductive reasoning and your memory. For those playing as the police, the struggle to corner the killer gains new layers of complexity. For those stepping into Jack's shoes, the thrill of lurking in the shadows and manipulating the investigators' movements becomes even more rewarding.

The core mechanics of secret unit deployment and point-to-point movement remain the heart of the experience, but here, every step taken in a dark alleyway feels much heavier. It is a psychological game of cat and mouse, where bluffing and reading your opponents' behavior are just as vital as the clues on the board. If you love investigation games with a heavy historical vibe and an immersion that makes you feel the London fog on your face, this expansion is the perfect way to turn your game nights into true suspense thrillers.

## FAQ
### Can I play this expansion without the base game?
No, definitely not! This is an expansion, so you must own the original Letters from Whitechapel to play it.

### Is the game hard to learn?
If you already know the base game, the learning curve is quite smooth. If you're new to the theme, be prepared to study the rules a bit.

### How long does a game last?
Expect something between 90 to 120 minutes, depending on how skilled (or sneaky) the players are.

### How many players is it for?
The expansion follows the 2 to 6 player dynamic of the original game.

### Do I need to be fluent in English?
Yes, the game has significant language dependency due to the text and cards, so a translation or English knowledge helps a lot.

### Who is this game for?
It's perfect for fans of deduction, mystery, historical themes, and cat-and-mouse style games.

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