# On the Underground: Paris / New York

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: #6872
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.50 / 5
- **Designers**: Sebastian Bleasdale
- **Artists**: Viktor Csete
- **Publishers**: LudiCreations
- **Categories**: Trains, Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Action Queue, Network and Route Building, Point to Point Movement

## Verdict
If you enjoy route-building games with a dash of racing and strategy, On the Underground: Paris/New York is a great pick! The difference between the Paris and New York maps offers good replayability.Engaging route buildingTwo distinct mapsDynamic pacingAccessible strategyCan have some luckIndirect player interactionLanguage dependencyRECOMMENDED

## Description
In On the Underground: Paris/New York, you step into the shoes of a visionary urban planner, tasked with expanding the subway lines of two of the world's most iconic cities. Whether you're charting routes on the charming and intricate map of Paris or racing against time in the bustling streets of New York, the goal is to connect stations and ensure passengers reach their destinations. Each player manages a set of lines, with the quantity varying based on the number of participants. Your turn is a strategic race: you have up to four actions to lay track, extend your lines, or create unexpected branches using special tokens. Each turn, four destination cards are revealed, indicating which stations are crucial for scoring. But the city doesn't stand still! After your turn, a passenger token moves along the existing lines, seeking the shortest path to one or two defined destinations. Points are earned in various ways: by building track, connecting key stations, collecting landmarks in Paris, crossing water in New York, or fulfilling secret objectives. And, of course, the more the passenger uses your lines, the more you score! The game ends after everyone has taken the same number of turns. Paris offers a more cerebral challenge, requiring a delicate balance between objectives, blocking opponents, and managing the passenger. New York, on the other hand, is pure adrenaline, with a fast-paced rhythm that forces you to build quickly to keep up. It's an experience that combines route building with a racing element, ideal for those who enjoy planning and adapting.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 5 players, with each player controlling 2 to 4 subway lines, depending on the total number of participants.

### How long does a game session take?
A game typically lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, making it suitable for a quicker gaming session.

### What is the complexity level of the game?
With a medium weight of 2.5/5 on BGG, it's considered a moderately complex game, accessible to players familiar with some board games.

### What makes the Paris and New York maps different?
Paris offers a more thoughtful and strategic experience, with secret objectives and landmark collection. New York is more frantic, requiring quick building to keep up with the passenger and connect stations across water.

### How does scoring work?
You score by building track, connecting specific stations, collecting landmarks (Paris) or crossing water (New York), fulfilling secret objectives (Paris), and having the passenger use your lines.

### Do I need to know French or English to play?
Destination and objective cards may contain text. While the core mechanics are visual, a good understanding of the language can help, but it's not strictly mandatory for enjoyment.

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