- BGG rank
- BGG #875
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Snowdonia
- 1–5 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2012
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Rules assistance for Snowdonia: Isle of Man
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 30–90 min
- 10+
Rules assistant for Snowdonia: Isle of Man
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Snowdonia: Isle of Man is an expansion for Snowdonia: Deluxe Master Set released in 2020 for 1–5 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tony Boydell and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Worker Placement.
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About the game
Isle of Man is an exclusive expansion for Snowdonia: Deluxe Master Set by Tony Boydell. In addition to a 35 card fix-pack for the Deluxe Master set (which is inside the Isle of Man box), it includes a deck of 29 scenario-specific cards as well as an extra train card. The box also contains the following wooden pieces: 3 Sun discs 3 Rain discs 3 Fog discs 1 Excavation rate marker 1 Lay Track rate marker The wooden components are of the same style and quality as those included with the Deluxe Master Set. Two instruction leaflets are included. One for the Isle of Man scenario and the other for two mini-expansions: the Twice as Nice expansion and The Hampi Stone Chariot promo card. Note: Isle of Man uses cards IM001 to IM029. Twice as Nice uses the back of cards IM023 and IM024, which are also labeled IM023 and IM024, but bear the OP icon. The Hampi Stone Chariot uses card EN105.
Editions
- Snowdonia: Isle of ManenNSKN Games2020
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- NSKN Games
Questions and answers
Snowdonia: Isle of Man supports 1–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Snowdonia: Isle of Man is 30–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Snowdonia: Isle of Man for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Snowdonia: Isle of Man belongs to these categories: Trains and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Worker Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Snowdonia: Isle of Man are: Tony Boydell. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Snowdonia: Isle of Man as an expansion for Snowdonia: Deluxe Master Set. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Snowdonia: Deluxe Master Set to use it. Check that your edition of Snowdonia: Deluxe Master Set is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.