# Ticket to Ride: Europe – 15th Anniversary ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2021 - **BGG Rating**: 8.2 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 30-60 min - **Weight**: 1.87 / 5 - **Designers**: Alan R. Moon - **Artists**: Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval - **Publishers**: Days of Wonder, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Galápagos Jogos, Gémklub, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames, Rebel Sp. z o.o. - **Categories**: Trains, Travel - **Mechanics**: Connections, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Network and Route Building, Open Drafting, Set Collection ## Verdict If you love tracks and connection challenges, this 15th anniversary will keep you on the rails!Detailed map of EuropeVaried destination ticketsOpen drafting and hand managementNo hidden scoring mechanicsShort playtimeRECOMMENDED ## Description Ticket to Ride: Europe – 15th Anniversary celebrates the 15th anniversary of the beloved classic. The game brings everything you love: colorful train car cards, railway routes on a detailed map of Europe, and the iconic destination tickets that challenge you to connect distant cities. The twist? A set of 108 tickets, including those from the Europa 1912 expansion, adds variety and strategy to the endgame. Longer routes score more points, so planning your network’s length is key, but beware: failing to complete a ticket costs you points instead of awarding them. The balance lies in selecting routes that maximize gains while ensuring ticket completion. Open drafting gives everyone a shot at valuable cards, while hand‑management forces you to think twice before discarding. The play experience is light: 30‑60 minutes, 2‑5 players, and a 1.87 weight, making it perfect for family nights or casual play. If you enjoy connection challenges, strategic planning, and a dash of luck, this 15th anniversary edition will have you traveling across Europe from your living room. ## How to Play Game Objective The objective is to score the most total points throughout the game. You earn points by: Claiming Routes: Each completed route between adjacent cities on the map. Completing Destination Tickets: Continuous paths between cities on your tickets. Longest Continuous Path: The longest route of same-colored trains on the board. Unused Stations: 4 points for each in reserve. You lose points for incomplete Destination Tickets. The player with the most points wins. In case of ties, priority is given to: most completed Tickets, fewest Stations used, or the European Express card. Setup To set up the game, follow these steps: Place the Europe map in the center of the table. Distribute 45 trains of each color (brown, red, purple, gray, and blue) to the players. Each player receives 3 train stations (one of each color) and 1 score marker. Shuffle the Destination Ticket deck (108 cards total) and place it beside the board. Reveal the top 5 Train Car cards and place them near the board. Each player chooses a colored token and starts with 2 trains in their supply. Refer to the manual for details on the Big Cities variant or specific expansion rules. Game Flow The game proceeds in turns, following clockwise order. The player who has visited the most countries starts. Each turn allows only one action: Draw Train Car Cards: 2 cards (or 1, if it's a Locomotive). Claim a Route: Play matching cards and place trains on it. Draw Destination Tickets: 3 cards (4 in the Big Cities variant). Build a Station: Use Train Car cards to build stations in empty cities. The game ends when a player has 2 or fewer trains left in their supply. All players get one final turn. Actions and How to Play Draw Train Car Cards You can draw 2 cards per turn from the 5 face-up cards or from the top of the deck. Locomotives are wild, but if 3 Locomotives are face-up, they must all be discarded and new cards revealed. Claim a Route To claim a route, play cards matching the color and number of spaces. Locomotives substitute for any color. After claiming, place trains on each space and score points on the Scoring Track. Draw Destination Tickets Draw 3 cards (4 in the Big Cities variant) from the top of the deck. You must keep at least one. Incomplete tickets deduct points at the end. Build a Station To build your first Station, play 1 Train Car card. For the second, play 2 cards of the same color; for the third, 3. Each Station allows you to use other players' routes for your Destination Tickets. Special Routes Double Routes: Two players cannot claim both routes between the same two cities. Ferries: Require Locomotives in addition to the colored cards. Tunnels: Reveal 3 cards to determine the route's size and adjust your plays accordingly. End of Game and Scoring The game ends after the final turn. Scoring is calculated as follows: Add points for claimed routes and completed Destination Tickets. Subtract points for incomplete tickets. Add 4 points for each unused Station. The player with the Longest Continuous Path earns 10 points. In case of ties, priority is given to: most completed Tickets, fewest Stations used, or the European Express card. Tips for Winning Focus on long routes: They offer more points and facilitate the Longest Continuous Path. Use Locomotives strategically: Avoid wasting them on short routes. Manage Destination Tickets: Prioritize those with routes you already control. Consult the manual for details on variants or specific mechanics not covered here. ## FAQ ### What is the average game duration? The game typically lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and the complexity of chosen routes. ### How many players can participate? The game supports 2 to 5 players, with the dynamic becoming more interesting as more players join. ### What is the complexity level? With a BGG weight of 1.87, it is considered light to moderate, ideal for those seeking quick fun. ### What components are included? The set includes 108 destination tickets (base + Europa 1912), train car cards, train pieces, a detailed map of Europe, and scoring tokens. ### Who is the target audience? It’s perfect for families, friends, and strategy game lovers who enjoy building routes and planning connections. ### Does the game have any luck mechanics? Yes, the open drafting and the need to complete tickets introduce an element of luck, but strategy dominates. ### Can I play with fewer than 2 players? No, the game requires at least 2 players to function properly. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 108.86 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6844841&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/38248/ticket-to-ride-europe-15th-anniversary?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com