# Mint Works: Promo 1

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2, 3, 4)
- **Duration**: 10-20 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Justin Blaske
- **Publishers**: Five24 Labs, funbot, Pixie Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Industry / Manufacturing
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love Mint Works, Promo 1 delivers extra options, solo AI and co‑op in a fast package.More placement strategiesNew co‑op modeChallenging solo AIUseful extra componentsLimited contentDoesn’t replace base gameAI can be unpredictableRECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### How many players can use Promo 1?
It works for 1 to 4 players, just like the base game.

### What’s the typical play time with the expansion?
Average play time stays between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on the mode.

### Do I need the base game to use Promo 1?
Yes, the expansion requires the Mint Works base game to function.

### What are the red mints?
They are tokens worth 5 mints each, usable as extra currency or scoring bonuses.

### How does the co‑op mode work?
Up to four players cooperate against the Mint Corp AI, using special rules and an AI‑only location.

### Can I play solo?
Absolutely, the Hank the Leech AI provides a full solo challenge.

### Does the expansion increase the game’s complexity?
Not significantly; the weight remains at 2/5, keeping the game light and easy to pick up.