Mint Works: Promo 1

Mint Works: Promo 1 is a compact expansion that packs a lot of fresh content for fans of the base game. It introduces two advanced locations – Team Builder, which helps you assemble more efficient crews, and Remover, which lets you discard unwanted pieces – adding extra depth to worker placement decisions. The set also includes a solo AI opponent, Hank the Leech, a pesky foe that feeds on your resources and forces you to think twice before over‑expanding. For those who enjoy teamwork, there’s a cooperative mode against the Mint Corp AI, complete with an AI‑only location and its own rule set, allowing up to four players to join forces against the same enemy. The promo comes with six red mints, each worth five mints, usable as extra currency or scoring bonuses. Debuted at Gen Con 2017, the original release featured four cards, but later printings added a fifth to ease integration with the base game. Playtime stays brisk at 10‑20 minutes and the complexity remains light (weight 2/5), making it perfect for quick sessions or as an entry point into the Mint Works world. In short, the expansion adds more strategic layers, varied play modes, and a dash of extra challenge without steepening the learning curve.