Ticket to Ride Map Collection 3: The Heart of Africa

Get ready for a railway adventure in "Ticket to Ride Map Collection 3: The Heart of Africa"! This single-sided map expansion takes you to the central and southern parts of the African continent, during an era of great explorers and discoveries. Forget the usual map; here, the board is vertical and packed with challenges.

The main highlight is the 45 new terrain cards: Desert/Savanna, Jungle/Forest, and Mountain/Cliff. Each terrain type has a specific color and can be used to boost the value of the routes you claim. Imagine doubling your points by connecting cities across an arid savanna or a dense jungle! To use these cards, you need to have train cards of the corresponding color for the route you want to enhance. They are collected like regular train cards and add an extra layer of strategy to your hand management.

This expansion is perfect for those who have had tons of fun with Ticket to Ride or Ticket to Ride: Europe and are looking for a new challenge. It introduces a more strategic approach without overcomplicating the beloved basic rules. If you enjoy the idea of exploring new lands and optimizing your routes with a touch of resource management, "The Heart of Africa" will win you over.