# The Acts: Persecution

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Peter Schultz
- **Artists**: Liz Stephanoff
- **Publishers**: Cobblestone Games
- **Categories**: Ancient, Expansion for Base-game, Religious
- **Mechanics**: Worker Placement

## Verdict
A tense expansion that adds layers of risk and historical realism to the core experience.Greatly increases tensionThematically spot-on-mechanicsAdds strategic depthRequires the base gameCan be punishing for beginnersRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you thought life for the early church was all smooth sailing, think again! 'The Acts: Persecution' is the expansion designed to turn up the heat and bring a dose of historical tension to your tabletop. This isn't just about adding more-of-the-same-stuff; it's about introducing real-world-inspired-style challenges that force players to adapt and react to a changing-environment.

The expansion simulates the intense-pressure-filled-era of early-Christianity-spread. You'll find yourself dealing with-disciples-whose-actions-are-restricted and even seeing churches face destruction as persecution spreads through the regions. It adds a layer of strategic volatility that keeps everyone on their toes. Instead of just executing a perfect-engine-build, you now have to manage risks and mitigate losses when things go south.

Mechanically, it integrates seamlessly with the base game, enhancing the-existing-worker-placement-loop with new-threat-vectors. It’s perfect for players who enjoy games where the environment is as much of an opponent as the other players. If you want a more-intense-and-thematic-experience, this expansion is a must-have. It transforms the game from a steady progression into a high-stakes struggle for survival and influence. Get ready to manage your resources, protect your followers, and navigate the turbulent waters of early religious history!

## FAQ
### Can I play this without the base game?
No, this is an expansion and requires the base game to play.

### Does it increase playtime?
Yes, expect an extra 15-30 minutes due to the new-event-mechanics.

### Is it too complex for new players?
It adds-unpredictability, so it might be a bit tougher for total beginners.

### How many players can use it?
It supports the standard 2-4 player count from the base game.

### What is the main-new-element?
It introduces-persecution-events that can limit-player-actions and-destroy-structures.