# Skulls of Sedlec: Zealots

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Dustin Dobson
- **Artists**: Marty Cobb
- **Publishers**: Button Shy, Even Toys and Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Pattern Building, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you already enjoy Skulls of Sedlec and want more depth and the chance to play with more people, Zealots is a worthwhile addition! It brings a really cool new scoring mechanic.Adds new strategyIncreases player countEasy to integrateSolo mode compatibleInteresting tactical decisionsRequires base gameFew cards addedRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for an extra dose of faith and strategy with Skulls of Sedlec: Zealots! This compact 6-card expansion introduces a new type of skull to your personal ossuary: the Zealots. And, as the name suggests, they are devoted and interact directly with the Priests you already know from the base game. The cool thing about Zealots is that they want to be close to their religious colleagues. Each Zealot you stack will give you points based on the number of Priests directly above or below it in your skull pile. The fun part is that you choose the direction to score for each Zealot individually, which opens up a range of tactical decisions each turn. Nailing this play can be a real 'boom' to your final score, so keep an eye out! In addition to adding this new strategic layer with the Zealots, the expansion also increases the player count, allowing up to 4 people to join the macabre fun of stacking skulls. And if you're a fan of solo play, rest assured: Zealots is fully compatible with the solo expansion Skulls of Sedlec: Monstrance. Adding this new content to your game is super simple: just shuffle the 6 Zealot cards into your base deck and you're good to go! More skulls, more points, and more players to compete for the best funerary arrangement.

## FAQ
### What does Skulls of Sedlec: Zealots add to the base game?
It introduces a new type of skull, the Zealots, which score based on their proximity to Priests in your stack. Additionally, it allows for a 4th player and is compatible with the Monstrance solo expansion.

### Do I need the base game Skulls of Sedlec to play this expansion?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the Skulls of Sedlec base game to be played. The Zealot cards are shuffled in with the original game's cards.

### How do Zealots score points?
Each Zealot scores by counting the number of Priests directly above or directly below it in your stack. You choose the direction (above or below) for each individual Zealot to maximize your score.

### How many cards come in the Zealots expansion?
The Skulls of Sedlec: Zealots expansion comes with 6 new cards, which are simply added to the base game's deck.

### Is this expansion compatible with solo play?
Yes, it is fully compatible with the Skulls of Sedlec: Monstrance solo expansion, allowing you to continue your solo experience with the new Zealot cards.

### What level of complexity does this expansion add?
It adds a light but significant strategic layer. The Zealot mechanic is easy to grasp but offers interesting tactical decisions on where to stack your skulls to optimize scoring.

### Who is this expansion recommended for?
It's recommended for players who already enjoy Skulls of Sedlec and are looking for more variety, new scoring strategies, and the option to play with a larger group (up to 4 players).