# Ticket to Ride Map Collection 3: The Heart of Africa

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.04 / 5
- **Designers**: Alan R. Moon
- **Artists**: Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval
- **Publishers**: Days of Wonder, Galápagos Jogos, Hobby World, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Trains
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Network and Route Building, Open Drafting, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you're a Ticket to Ride fan looking for fresh content, this African-themed expansion with terrain cards will get you excited! It's an interesting variation that adds extra spice to your games.New African-themed mapInnovative terrain cardsIncreases replayabilitySubtle strategic depthRequires base Ticket to RideSingle-sided mapRECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### Do I need the original Ticket to Ride to play this expansion?
Yes! "The Heart of Africa" is an expansion and requires the base game Ticket to Ride or Ticket to Ride: Europe to play.

### How many players can participate?
Just like the base game, this expansion is for 2 to 5 players.

### Is the map different from the base game?
Absolutely! The map is entirely new, focusing on central and southern Africa, and has a vertical format, which changes the dynamic.

### Do the terrain cards make the game too complicated?
No, they add an interesting strategic layer without making the rules overly complex. It's a natural evolution for those already familiar with the game.

### What is the average playtime?
Generally, games take between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the players' experience.

### Is it worth it if I already own other map expansions?
If you enjoy varying the scenarios and like the mechanic of using terrain cards to enhance routes, then yes! Each map offers a unique experience.

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