# Snowdonia: Wagons Expansion ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2016 - **BGG Rating**: 7.4 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 30-90 min - **Weight**: 3.33 / 5 - **Publishers**: Surprised Stare Games Ltd - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Trains - **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Open Drafting, Worker Placement ## Verdict If you love Snowdonia and want more options to make your games even more epic, this expansion with new wagons is a great find!More strategic varietyEasy to integrateExpands base gameIncreases replayabilityExtra wagon tilesFew new mechanicsRequires base gameFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey folks! If you're into the vibe of building railways and braving the cold of Snowdonia, get ready for another dose of this adventure! This expansion, which first appeared back in 2016 as a special treat from the "Easter Basket" (that game-filled Easter egg!), brings 9 new wagon tiles to make your game even more interesting. These tiles add new strategic layers, whether for optimizing your routes, getting extra resources, or simply adding that cool visual touch to your railway. The base game already challenges you to manage resources, plan your moves with worker placement, and make smart choices with the cards in your hand. This expansion doesn't change that formula, but it enhances it! It fits perfectly into the Snowdonia experience without overcomplicating things, offering new options for those who already master the board. Think of it as an "upgrade" that gives you more tools to consider with each move. The rules are super straightforward, so you won't waste much time learning something new and can get back to focusing on what matters: building the best railway possible! With this expansion, you have more flexibility to map out your strategies. Perhaps a new wagon helps you collect that specific resource you were missing, or maybe it opens up a new scoring path. It's the kind of addition that makes you look at the map in a different way, seeking new synergies and opportunities. For those who are already fans of Snowdonia and are looking to expand their games with more variety and strategic challenges, this is a sure bet. It's one of those extras that, despite being small, makes a noticeable difference in replayability and the depth of your game sessions. ## How to Play Game Objective The objective of the game is to accumulate the maximum possible victory points, using the Wagons expansion. Players buy Wagons to score in various ways at the end of the game, such as for opponents' resources, completed station spaces, coal in their supply, and other specific conditions. The victory condition is to be the player with the most points at the end of the game. Preparation (Setup) Refer to the manual for details on this section. Game Flow Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play Buying Wagons Wagons can be bought at any time using the Build action. Players can have more than one Wagon. Game Variants for Wagons Easy Variant: Wagons score at the end of the game. Hard Variant: For Wagons to score, the player must own a Train at the end of the game. Otherwise, they will not score. Lagerplatz (Warehouse) Action At the start of the Lagerplatz action, you can place a Worker (or your third paid Worker) on this tile. Once placed, the Worker cannot be removed for the rest of the game. If the Worker is on this tile at the end of the game, you gain 7 points. End of Game and Scoring The game ends and scoring is calculated as follows, based on Wagons and other conditions: Wagon Scoring Gain 1 point for each resource cube still in OTHER players' supplies at the end of the game. Gain 2 points for each Stone station space you have completed. Gain 3 points for each excavation station space you have completed. Gain 3 points for each Steel station space you have completed (track spaces in the future Darjeeling scenario also score with this Wagon). Gain 2 points for each Coal in your supply – this score is in addition to the coal Contract Card bonus. Other Scoring Conditions Gain 7 points at the end of the game if a Worker is on the Lagerplatz (Warehouse) tile. Gain 3 points for each Surveyor that is "further down" than your Surveyor; ignore Surveyors in the same station as yours (not used in the Blaenau Ffestiniog scenario). Gain 6 points if you own the Start Player marker at the end of the game. Gain 3 points for each Contract Card you have successfully completed. The player with the highest total score is the winner. Tips for Winning Consider the game variant: If playing the hard variant, make sure you have a Train at the end of the game for your Wagons to score. Monitor opponents' resources: A Wagon scores 1 point for each resource cube in other players' supplies. Pay attention to the resources they accumulate. Prioritize station spaces: Completing excavation and Steel station spaces yields 3 points each, while Stone spaces yield 2 points. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game Snowdonia to play with this expansion? Absolutely! This expansion is designed to be used with the base game Snowdonia, adding more options to it. ### How many new wagon tiles does this expansion include? The expansion includes 9 new wagon tiles that you can incorporate into your games. ### Does the game complexity increase significantly with this expansion? No, the idea is precisely to add more variety without overcomplicating things. The rules are simple and integrate well with the base game. ### What is the playtime with this expansion? The playtime remains similar to the base game, generally between 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules. ### Does this expansion add new mechanics to the game? It focuses on adding more options within the existing mechanics (hand management, worker placement), such as new ways to use the wagons. ### Who is this expansion recommended for? It's perfect for Snowdonia fans who have played the base game extensively and want a bit more strategic spice and replayability without changing the game's essence.