# Snow Tails: The Leap of Death

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2009
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 1.80 / 5
- **Designers**: Fraser Lamont, Gordon Lamont
- **Artists**: Bertrand Benoit, Stéphane Gantiez
- **Publishers**: asmodee
- **Categories**: Animals, Expansion for Base-game, Racing, Sports
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting

## Verdict
If you love fast sled races and a dash of danger, the Leap of Death lands perfectly.Calculated, thrilling riskQuick, easy rulesEnhances base gamePenalties can be harshShort expansion lengthRECOMMENDED

## Description
Snow Tails: The Leap of Death is a promotional mini‑expansion that adds an ultra‑dangerous track segment to the classic sled‑racing game. The goal stays the same – be the fastest on the icy trails – but now players must face the "Leap of Death", a purple‑marked zone that demands a minimum speed of 5. If a sled crosses the line slower, each point below 5 gives the player a dent card that stays in hand, cluttering future turns. Moreover, ending movement on a crevasse square prevents the player from drawing new cards that turn, as if the sled had collided with another. Both penalties stack, so a pass at speed 3 that ends in a crevasse costs two dent cards and leaves the player without a hand refill. The open drafting mechanic from Snow Tails remains, letting everyone see the pool of cards and pick strategically. The animal theme – sled dogs – and the Arctic setting reinforce the feeling of speed and peril in a winter landscape. Playtime stays around 45 minutes, for 2‑5 players, and the rules stay light (weight 1.8/5). Perfect for fans of fast races, calculated risk, and a tasty spice to the base game without adding complexity.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 5 players, just like the base game.

### What is the typical playing time?
About 45 minutes, depending on the group's speed.

### How complex is the game?
Very light, with a BGG weight of 1.8/5 – quick to learn and play.

### Do I need the base game to use this expansion?
Yes, The Leap of Death is an add‑on for Snow Tails and requires the core set.

### What new components are included?
An extra modular board segment for the Leap, dent cards, and speed markers.

### Is it suitable for players who dislike harsh penalties?
Probably not, as dent cards can stack and significantly hinder your hand.

### Can I play with more than 5 players?
No, the maximum player count stays at 5.