Tuscany Special Worker Promo Cards: How to Use Them

Quick answer

Shuffle the nine Tuscany Special Worker promo cards directly into the special workers deck of any copy of Tuscany Essential, then deal and teach them as you normally would. The cards add variety to the special workers module without changing the module's setup or rules.

How to add the promo cards to your game

1. Confirm your copy of Tuscany Essential: Check that you own Tuscany Essential and that your group is using the special workers module. The promo cards are made for that module, so adding them to a different expansion or a base game without the module will not work as intended. If you are not using the special workers module this session, leave the promos in the box.
2. Separate the nine promo cards from the base special workers: Lay out the nine promo cards and identify them by name: Builder, Apprentice, Vagabond, Martyr, Salesman, Sommelier, Mama Grande, Alchemist, and Storyteller. Keep them separate from the module's existing special worker cards until you are ready to shuffle. Count the promos before shuffling; a missing card is easier to spot now than after the deck is mixed.
3. Shuffle the promos into the special workers deck: Add all nine promo cards to the special workers deck and shuffle thoroughly. Because the cards are designed to be added seamlessly to any copy of Tuscany Essential, no rules changes or substitutions are needed. Shuffle enough that the promo cards are distributed through the deck, not clustered at the top or bottom.
4. Set up and deal as usual: Run the special workers module setup exactly as written in Tuscany Essential. Deal and display special worker cards according to the module's normal procedure; the promo cards simply take their place in that flow. Do not create a separate promo pile or deal them differently; treat them as part of the same deck.
5. Explain the new workers when they appear: When a promo special worker is revealed or dealt, read its text aloud before players make choices. The names are flavorful, but players need the actual card text to evaluate the option, so point to the card rather than paraphrasing from memory. Pause the first time each promo appears so no one misses a new option.
6. Return the promos to their own set after play: At the end of the session, separate the nine promo cards from the module deck and store them together. Keeping them distinct makes the next setup faster and prevents them from being mistaken for base special worker cards. Store the promos as a set so you can confirm all nine are present before the next game.

Product facts

• Tuscany Special Worker Promo Cards: The pack contains 9 special worker promo cards designed by Jamey Stegmaier and Dave Armstrong for Tuscany Essential. Nine cards is a small enough addition to shuffle in at once, so you can introduce the full promo set in a single session.