# Carson City: Father Christmas Promo Card

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Xavier Georges
- **Artists**: Alexandre Roche
- **Publishers**: Frosted Games, Quined White Goblin Games
- **Categories**: American West, City Building, Economic, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for those who own the base game and want to add a touch of humor and randomness to their sessions. The highlight is the rhythm break provided by the dice roll.Adds fun thematic flavorImmediate starting victory pointsIntriguing luck-based dynamicsRequires the base gameCash limit can be restrictiveFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Imagine mixing the dust of the Old West with the magic of Christmas! That's exactly what happens with the Father Christmas promotional card for Carson City. Originally released as part of the 2018 Brettspiel Adventskalender, this card brings an unusual twist to the economic and territorial struggle of the base game, adding that element of 'luck or misfortune' we all love.

In practice, the card works as a thematic bonus. If you are the player using Father Christmas, you immediately receive 5 victory points as a gift—after all, you've been sweet this year! But the real fun is on the red side of the card. When activated, you secure 2 victory points and write your letter to Father Christmas. Then comes the moment of truth: you roll a die to find out if you've been naughty or nice. If you roll a 1 or 2, tough luck! You've been very naughty and receive nothing. If you roll a 3 or 4, you've been 'OK' and receive $5. Now, if luck is on your side and you roll a 5 or 6, you've been very nice and get $5 plus one cowboy in your player color (as long as they are available).

An important detail for those who love tight strategies: the card imposes a cash limit of $10. This means you can't simply hoard fortunes while using Christmas blessings; there's a ceiling to your greed. It's a small addition that brings more interaction and unpredictability to the table, turning resource management into a festive gamble. If you already own the base game and want to spice up the dynamics with something light and funny, this promo is the right choice.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to use this card?
Yes, it is just a promotional card and doesn't work on its own; you need Carson City.

### Does the card drastically change the game balance?
No, it adds punctual bonuses and a luck element, but doesn't alter the core rules.

### What happens if I hit the $10 cash limit?
You cannot receive more money through the card's bonuses if you've already reached that ceiling.

### How do I get the extra cowboy?
By rolling a 5 or 6 on the red side's die, provided there are still cowboys available in the game.

### Is this card hard to find?
Yes, as it was part of a 2018 advent calendar, it's considered a collector's item.