Quick answer
The Hadrian's Wall: Actor promo card adds a new role for one player each round, letting them take an extra action without spending a worker. Use it to create more strategic depth without changing the core rules.
What the Actor promo card does
The Actor promo card is a promotional add-on for Hadrian's Wall. It gives one player per round the ability to perform an additional free action, mimicking the role of an actor in Roman society who could influence events. This card does not replace any base game components; it simply adds a new optional layer.
When to use the Actor card
The Actor card works best in games with 3–5 players where you want to introduce a bit of asymmetry without overwhelming new players. It's less useful in 2-player games because the extra action can unbalance the tight resource economy. If your group enjoys variable player powers, this card is a natural fit.
How to use the Actor promo card
- Set up the Actor cards: Shuffle the 6 Actor cards and deal one face-down to each player at the start of the game. Keep the remaining cards out of play. The Rules Card goes in the box for reference. Don't let players see their Actor card before the first round—it's meant to be a surprise.
- Reveal and activate the Actor: At the start of each round (before any player takes a turn), all players simultaneously flip their Actor card. The player whose card shows the Actor icon becomes the Actor for that round. They may take one free action (e.g., place a worker, draw a card, or use a special ability) without spending a worker from their supply. If two players flip an Actor card, reshuffle and redeal only those two cards. A common mistake is forgetting to check for ties before proceeding.
- Use the free action wisely: The Actor's free action can be any standard action available in the current round. It does not count toward the normal action limit. After using it, the Actor loses the card for the rest of the round. At the end of the round, collect all Actor cards and reshuffle for the next round. The free action cannot be used to take another Actor card or to perform an action that requires spending a worker (like building a fort). Plan ahead to maximize its value.
Product details
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Hadrian's Wall: Actor: This product is a promotional card set that can optionally be used with the game Hadrian's Wall. It includes 6 Actor cards (1 per player) and 1 Rules Card. You get enough cards for a full player count, and the included rules card means you don't need to look up online instructions during play.
Hadrian's Wall: Actor
