# Ticket to Ride: 10th Anniversary ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2014 - **BGG Rating**: 8.2 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 30-60 min - **Weight**: 1.89 / 5 - **Designers**: Alan R. Moon - **Artists**: Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval - **Publishers**: Days of Wonder, Galápagos Jogos - **Categories**: Trains, Travel - **Mechanics**: Connections, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Network and Route Building, Open Drafting, Set Collection ## Verdict If you're a Ticket to Ride fan looking for a special edition that bundles great content, this is it! It's the classic game everyone loves, with a celebratory twist.Complete content in one boxSpecial franchise celebrationEasy to learn and playGreat for familiesNo new mechanics includedCan be hard to findMore of the same for veteransHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready for a nostalgic journey with Ticket to Ride: 10th Anniversary! This special edition celebrates a decade of fun connecting cities and building railway routes across North America. If you already enjoy the original Ticket to Ride or the USA 1910 expansion, you'll feel right at home, as this gem brings together the best of both worlds. It includes 30 classic Destination Tickets and 35 more from USA 1910, plus 4 exclusive Mystery Train tickets and a special bonus for the longest route. The gameplay is the one we all love: collect colorful train car cards to claim railway segments on the map. The longer the route you build, the more points you score! And don't forget the Destination Tickets, which give you secret objectives to connect distant cities for that extra score. Oh, and whoever builds the longest continuous railway gets a handsome bonus. This edition is perfect for those who want the core game content and a beloved expansion in a single package, with a look that celebrates 10 years of this incredible franchise. It guarantees fun for the family and for everyone who loves a good, accessible, light strategy game. ## How to Play Game Objective Welcome to Alan R. Moon's Ticket to Ride - USA 1910! In this game, players are building railway routes. The overall objective is to complete Tickets and connect cities to score points. The Anniversary Edition includes Tickets from the most popular Ticket to Ride expansions: USA 1910, which can fundamentally alter strategies and tactics. Preparation (Setup) The Ticket to Ride Anniversary Edition offers four ways to play: Classic, USA 1910, Big Cities, and Mega Game. Preparation varies slightly depending on the chosen version: CLASSIC TICKET TO RIDE (WITHOUT THE USA 1910 EXPANSION): Remove all "USA 1910" and "Mystery Train" Tickets (optional*) before the start of the game. Keep only the 30 (*34) "Classic" Tickets (marked with a red border). Use the "Longest Route" Bonus card. TICKET TO RIDE USA 1910: Use only the 35 (*39) "USA 1910" Tickets (marked with a green border) and "Mystery Train" (optional*) instead of the "Classic" Tickets. Use the "Globetrotter" Bonus card. TICKET TO RIDE BIG CITIES: Use only the 35 "Big Cities" Tickets (cities on the tickets printed in blue). The Big Cities are Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle. At the start of the game, shuffle the "Big Cities" Tickets and deal 4 to each player. Each player must keep at least 2 Tickets (or more, if they feel confident!). Do not use Bonus cards in this version. TICKET TO RIDE MEGA GAME: Shuffle all 69 Tickets (including Classic, USA 1910, and Mystery Train). Deal 5 Tickets to each player. Each player must keep at least 3 Tickets (even all 5 if they dare!). The "Longest Route" and "Globetrotter" Bonus cards are available to all players. Game Flow Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play Refer to the manual for details on this section. End of Game and Scoring The game ends and scoring is calculated in different ways depending on the version: TICKET TO RIDE USA 1910: At the end of the game, the player who has completed the most Tickets receives the "Globetrotter" Bonus card and adds 15 points to their score. In case of a tie, all tied players score this bonus. TICKET TO RIDE CLASSIC: Uses the "Longest Route" Bonus card. (The manual does not specify how it scores, only that it is used). TICKET TO RIDE BIG CITIES: Does not use Bonus cards in this version. (The manual does not specify other scoring criteria for this version). TICKET TO RIDE MEGA GAME: The "Longest Route" and "Globetrotter" Bonus cards are available to all players. (The manual does not specify how they score, only that they are available). Tips for Winning The addition of the USA 1910 Tickets can fundamentally alter your strategies and tactics, so be open to new approaches. In the Big Cities version, when drawing Tickets, you draw 4 and must keep at least 1. Discarded Tickets always go back to the bottom of the draw pile, which can influence your decisions about which Tickets to keep. In the Mega Game, you start with 5 Tickets and must keep at least 3. During the game, when drawing Tickets, you draw 4 and keep at least 1. Managing these Tickets and deciding how many to keep are crucial. ## FAQ ### What's the difference between this edition and the original Ticket to Ride? The Ticket to Ride: 10th Anniversary edition combines the content of the base game with the USA 1910 expansion, plus some extra cards, all in a special celebratory box. ### Do I need the base game to play this edition? No! This edition is standalone and contains everything you need to play, including the board and cards. ### Is this game difficult to learn? Not at all! Ticket to Ride is known for being super accessible. The rules are simple, and you can start playing in just a few minutes. ### How many players can join? It's designed for 2 to 5 players, so it works well for couples and larger groups alike. ### How long does a game usually take? Typically, a game lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the players' experience and the number of participants. ### Is it a good game for beginners to board gaming? Absolutely! It's an excellent starting point. 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