# Stroganov: Game Brewer Promo Pack

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Andreas Steding
- **Artists**: Maciej Janik
- **Publishers**: Game Brewer
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Movement, Map Addition, Point to Point Movement, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Turn Order: Claim Action, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Fans of a dash of luck and strategy will love it!Seasonal risk & rewardEasy to useMinimal impact on core gameSmall learning curveNo change in complexityRECOMMENDED

## Description
Stroganov: Game Brewer Promo Pack is a promotional add‑on that comes with Stroganov, featuring a double‑sided card that affects each season’s flow. At the start of every turn, you place the card face‑up randomly and then draw a fur tile from a bag. If you pull a bear tile, discard it and draw again until you get a non‑bear animal. At the end of each season, the tile is returned, the card flips to the other side, and a new tile is drawn, setting up the next season. During spring, summer, and autumn, players gain or lose story points based on whether they’ve hunted or received a fur tile that matches the one shown on the card. Matching tiles earn points; mismatches lose points. This simple mechanic adds a layer of risk‑reward strategy, forcing you to plan hunts and collections around the card’s display. The add‑on doesn’t drastically alter the base game’s flow but offers a fun way to vary the experience and introduce a surprise element that can shift the game’s dynamics. It’s a light, no‑frills way to test resource management and anticipate opponents’ moves. Perfect for those who already love Stroganov and want to spice things up, or for players looking for a lighter, unpredictable twist. The pack is lightweight, adds no extra weight, and works with 1‑4 players in 60‑90 minutes, keeping the base game’s complexity intact.

## FAQ
### How long does a game last with the Promo Pack?
It stays the same as the base game, about 60 to 90 minutes.

### Do I need any extra components besides Stroganov?
No! The pack only adds a double‑sided card; everything else is already in the main game.

### What if I draw a bear fur tile?
You discard it and draw again until you get a non‑bear animal; bear tiles are never used.

### Can the Promo Pack be used in solo play?
Yes, the mechanic works in both solo and multiplayer, as the card affects story points for all players.

### Do I need to buy Stroganov to use the Promo Pack?
Yes, it’s only compatible with the base Stroganov game.

### Which players will benefit most from the Promo Pack?
Players who enjoy risk‑based decisions and strategic surprises.