# Gold West: Trading Post Promo

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2, 3)
- **Duration**: 45-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Seth Jaffee
- **Artists**: Adam P. McIver
- **Publishers**: Frosted Games, Tasty Minstrel Games
- **Categories**: American West, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you love Gold West, this promo adds a nice splash of variety without the hassle.New board layoutsInstant resourcesEasy to integrateLimited impactNo extra components beyond tilesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Gold West: Trading Post Promo is the day‑21 item from the 2016 Brettspiel Advent Calendar and acts as a small add‑on for the base game Gold West. The package includes four territory tiles that can replace Boomtown's four‑point tile, or be used alongside it if you want to expand the town even further. At setup you shuffle the tiles and draw one at random; it becomes a new point of interest on the map. When placed, the illustrated resource is collected immediately—you may spend it that turn or stash it in any bin on your supply track, scoring points according to Gold West's standard rules.  
The promo preserves the core mechanics—modular board, network/route building, set collection, and area majority/influence—but adds extra map variability. Each game can feature a slightly different layout, forcing players to rethink their trade and expansion strategies. The new tile also grants an instant resource, creating quick scoring chances that can speed up play without breaking balance.  
If you already enjoy managing rail routes and battling for control in the American West, this mini‑expansion feels like a tasty power‑up, offering more replayability without the price tag of a full expansion. No extra components beyond the four tiles are included, keeping production costs low while still making a noticeable impact on the board. In short, the Trading Post Promo is a light yet flavorful addition that fits neatly into 2‑4 player games lasting about 45‑60 minutes.

## FAQ
### How many players can play with the promo?
It supports 2 to 4 players, just like the base game.

### What is the typical play time with the promo?
About 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the group's speed.

### Do I need the base game to use this promo?
Yes, the Trading Post Promo is an add‑on for Gold West and cannot be played standalone.

### What components are included?
Four territory tiles that replace or supplement the Boomtown four‑point tile.

### Does the promo increase the game's complexity?
No, it keeps the same mechanics, merely adding more map variation.

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