Next Station: London – Open Day

Blue Orange Games, MINDOK, MTS Games · Board game · 2022
1–4 Solo Weight 1.0/5
7.0 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
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7.0 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A perfect little spice for players looking to shake up their-standard-route-planning.

Highlights
  • Adds great replayability
  • Very easy to integrate
  • Low complexity, high impact
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Small-scale-expansion-feel
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you think you've mastered the London Underground and know every corner of the map, think again! The 'Open Day'-promo pack is here to shake up your-Next Station: London-strategy with a clever-twist of unpredictability. It’s a small-scale addition that packs a punch when it comes to tactical decision-making.

The mechanic is elegant: at the start of a round, an 'Open Day' card is drawn, designating a specific station in a chosen district as a new tourist-worthy destination. This effectively turns a standard station into a sixth tourist site on the map. For players who love optimizing routes and maximizing points, this is a game-changer. You'll find yourself constantly weighing the cost of rerouting your metro lines against the potential-high rewards of hitting this newly highlighted spot.

It doesn' l add heavy complexity, but it does add a layer of dynamic-planning that keeps everyone on their toes. Instead of following a pre-set blueprint, you're reacting to a changing landscape. It's perfect for those sessions where you want a bit more tension and a reason to rethink your network layout mid-game. If you're looking for a way to keep your Next Station sessions feeling fresh and slightly more chaotic (in a good way!), this-promo-pack is exactly what your collection needs.

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1–4 players
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Game details

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Series: Next Station (Blue Orange)
Publisher Blue Orange Games, MINDOK, MTS Games
Designer Matthew Dunstan
Artist Maxime Morin

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Do I need the base game?
Yes, absolutely. This is-a-supplemental pack for Next Station: London.
Does it make the game much harder?
Not harder, just more unpredictable. It forces you to adapt your routes on the fly.
How much extra time does it add?
Very little. It's a quick-to-apply-mechanic that doesn't bloat playtime.
Can I use it in solo mode?
Yes, it works great for solo-play to add a bit of variety to your-runs.
Is it a full expansion?
No, it's a promo-style-pack that introduces a specific-event mechanic.