Quick answer
To set up Garden Guest Promo Cards, shuffle the 10 new promo cards into your existing Garden Guests deck. During play, each promo card introduces a unique player ability that triggers when drawn; follow the card text to activate it.
Why the promo pack changes your game
The Garden Guest Promo Cards add 10 new cards with unique player abilities that can shift strategies. Unlike the base game, where abilities are tied to specific guest cards, these promo cards are standalone power-ups that activate when drawn. This means you might need to adjust your usual tactics mid-game.
A common oversight is treating promo cards like standard guest cards. They are not guests—they are abilities that modify how you play. Keep them separate in your mind to avoid confusion during scoring.
Step-by-step setup and play instructions
- Shuffle promo cards into the main deck: Take the 10 promo cards and shuffle them evenly into the Garden Guests deck. Do not remove any base game cards—the promo pack is designed to be additive. If you want a lighter promo experience, shuffle only 5 promo cards in and set the rest aside for another game.
- Deal hands and start the game as usual: Follow the standard Garden Guests setup: deal each player a hand of cards and place the remaining deck face-down. The promo cards are now part of the draw pool. A common mistake is to deal promo cards separately. Keep them mixed in—they are not a separate phase.
- When you draw a promo card, read its ability aloud: Each promo card has unique text that grants a one-time ability (e.g., swap a guest, draw an extra card, or block an action). Activate it immediately upon drawing, then discard the card unless the text says otherwise. If the ability targets another player, resolve it before continuing your turn to avoid forgetting.
- Resolve the ability and continue your turn: Follow the card's instructions exactly. Some abilities may change the turn order or let you take an extra action. After resolution, proceed with your normal turn if you still have actions left. Check if the ability is mandatory or optional. If optional, you can choose not to use it—but you still discard the card.
- Return promo cards to the box after the game: At the end of the game, separate the promo cards from the base deck and store them in the promo pack's packaging. This keeps them easy to find for future games. Leaving promo cards mixed in can cause confusion in later games if you want to play without them.
What you need to know about the promo pack
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Garden Guest Promo Cards: The promo pack contains 10 all-new cards that offer unique player abilities. These abilities add strategic depth by giving you temporary advantages that can turn the tide of a round.
Garden Guest Promo Cards
