Quick Answer
The Jury-Rig Promo Card lets you use any resource toward the engineer in Castle Panic's Engines of War. Play it when you're short on the required resource but have others to spare.
Why the Jury-Rig Card Matters in Engines of War
In Engines of War, building machines requires specific resources. Running out of the right one can stall your defense exactly when the monsters are closing in. The Jury-Rig Promo Card removes that bottleneck by letting you substitute any resource for the one you need.
This flexibility is most valuable in the mid-game, when your hand is full of mixed resources and the engineer is ready to build. Instead of discarding or waiting for the perfect draw, you can push a build through and keep the board under control.
When to Hold Back the Jury-Rig Card
The card is a one-shot tool, so timing matters. If you play it too early, you might waste its effect on a minor build. Save it for a critical machine that can turn the game—like a siege weapon that clears a monster cluster or a wall repair that buys you a turn.
Also consider your teammates. If another player is about to complete a vital build and lacks the final resource, the Jury-Rig can be a game-saving assist. Communication is key in cooperative Castle Panic.
How to Play the Jury-Rig Promo Card: Step-by-Step
- Check Your Resources: Before playing the card, look at your hand and the engineer's current build. Confirm that you have at least one resource of any type to spend. Don't play the card if you have zero resources left—it won't help.
- Identify a Critical Build: Choose a machine or upgrade that is essential for your defense. Avoid wasting the card on a minor build that could wait. Ask: will this build change the game state significantly?
- Announce Your Intent: Tell your group you're using the Jury-Rig Promo Card. In cooperative play, this ensures everyone knows the resource substitution is happening. Clear communication prevents confusion about which resource you're spending.
- Spend Any Resource: Select one resource from your hand and place it toward the engineer. The card lets you treat it as the required resource. Remember: you still only spend one resource, not the full cost.
- Resolve the Build and Discard the Card: Complete the engineer action as normal. After resolving, discard the Jury-Rig card to the promo pile—it's a one-time effect. Check that the build is fully resolved before moving to the next phase.
Product Facts
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Jury-Rig Promo Card - 2nd Edition: The Jury-Rig Promo Card allows you to use any resource toward the engineer in Castle Panic's Engines of War. This means you can complete builds even when you don't have the exact resource, giving you a crucial flexibility edge.
Jury-Rig Promo Card - 2nd Edition
