# Snowdonia: The Daffodil Line ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2013 - **BGG Rating**: 7.9 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 - **Duration**: 45 min - **Weight**: 2.75 / 5 - **Designers**: Tony Boydell - **Artists**: Charlie Paull, Klemens Franz, Tony Boydell - **Publishers**: Surprised Stare Games Ltd - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Trains - **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Worker Placement ## Verdict If you enjoy Snowdonia and want a fresh challenge with a touch of humor, this expansion is for you! The daffodil collection is unusual and adds an extra layer of strategy.New and fun mechanicsExtra challenge for fansQuirky and light themeExpansion, requires base gameLimited production, hard to findFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Get ready for a new railway adventure with Snowdonia: The Daffodil Line! This expansion introduces a novel scenario that shakes up the classic rules of the base game, adding a peculiar twist: daffodil collection! Yes, you read that right. Besides breaking stones and building the railway, you'll have to deal with these yellow flowers popping up along the way. The scenario is inspired by the historic Daffodil Line railway, which connected Ledbury to Gloucester in England and partly used the route of an old canal. In this advanced scenario, playable by 1 to 4 players, the fun is guaranteed as you fill canals and handle the new mechanics that emerge. It's a great choice for those who already enjoy the Snowdonia system and want an extra challenge with a slightly different theme and a touch of humor. Production was limited to around 750 copies, so if you find it, don't miss out! It's an expansion that adds an interesting layer without overcomplicating things, maintaining the essence of the game we already know and love, but with a welcome freshness. Ideal for those seeking a medium-weight game with an engaging board experience and a bit of unexpected strategy. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game Snowdonia to play? Absolutely! The Daffodil Line is an expansion, so you need to own the original Snowdonia to enjoy this scenario. ### How many players can participate? This scenario is designed for 1 to 4 players, so you can play it solo or with friends. ### Does the game become much more complicated with this expansion? It adds new rules and a different objective, which slightly increases complexity, but it doesn't stray too far from what Snowdonia fans already know. It's an advanced scenario, so expect an extra challenge! ### What is the average playtime? The estimate is around 45 minutes, very similar to the base game. ### What's different in this expansion? The main novelty is the daffodil collection mechanic, along with filling canals and breaking stones in a different way. It's a scenario with a more thematic touch and a bit of humor. ### Is this expansion easy to find? Unfortunately, no. It was a very limited print run, with only 750 copies, so it might be hard to find on the market.