# The Acts: Letters from Rome

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 75-90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Peter Schultz
- **Publishers**: Cobblestone Games
- **Categories**: Ancient, Expansion for Base-game, Religious
- **Mechanics**: Set Collection, Worker Placement

## Verdict
A perfect-sized expansion that adds meaningful depth and new-ways-to-win without overwhelming the core loop.New-playable-region (Italy)Enhanced set collection-mechanicsMore strategic resource managementRequires the base gameSlightly higher-complexity-curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you felt the mission in The Acts could go even further, 'Letters from Rome' is here to take your gameplay to the next level! This expansion is fully compatible with both the original and deluxe editions, making it a seamless upgrade for your tabletop experience. The biggest game-changer is the addition of Italy as a playable region, stretching your-influence from Judea all the way to the heart of the Empire.

What can you expect in terms of gameplay? We're talking about more-than-just-more. You'll be managing epistles that can be delivered for immediate-impact-rewards or saved for powerful end-game set collection bonuses. The economy also gets a boost; your churches can now generate tithes, providing the coins needed to book passage to Rome, upgrade your structures, or even care for the growing crowds. However, there's a catch: greed has its consequences. Hoarding too much wealth can lead to corruption, which might just drive your believers away when you need them most.

This expansion keeps the tight,-worker-placement-driven heart of the base game while adding layers of strategic depth through new-ways to score and expand. It's perfect for players who love historical-themed-strategy and want more tactical choices in their-turn-structure. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the series, these new-mechanics add just the right amount of spice without breaking the game's elegant flow. Get ready to spread the word across the Roman Empire like never before!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play this?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the base game to play.

### Is it compatible with the Deluxe edition?
Absolutely! It works with both the original and the Deluxe editions.

### Does it add a lot of-complexity?
It adds strategic depth through new-actions, but stays true to the-original-feel.

### Do I need biblical knowledge to enjoy it?
Not at all. The-focus is on strategy, not religious-trivia.

### How many players can play with this expansion?
It supports the standard 2 to 4 players.