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BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Enjoyed Ticket to Ride and want more? This Dutch expansion adds extra charm with tolls and coin bonuses that will make you think twice before building!
Highlights
- Intriguing new rules
- Crucial coin management
- Map with double routes
- Stimulating coin bonus
Keep in mind
- Tolls can be restrictive
- Loans are costly
- Complexity increases slightly
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready for a new railway adventure with Ticket to Ride Map Collection 4: Nederland! This expansion plunges you right into the heart of the Netherlands with a brand-new game board and rules that put a special twist on the classic gameplay everyone loves. The mission remains the same: collect train cards to claim routes between cities and complete your destination tickets. But here, things get a little more interesting.
Almost every route on the map is a double route, with two tracks connecting cities, and both are available from the start, regardless of the number of players. And there's more: every route, whether single or the first of a double, has a toll! You pay a coin fee to the bank the first time you build there. If it's the second route between two cities, the toll goes directly into the pocket of the player who built the first track. Starting with 30 coins, you need to manage this money well. Running out of cash forces you to take a loan, which costs 5 points at the end of the game. And it's not just about avoiding debt: leftover coins provide bonus points at the end, with bigger rewards for the player holding the most cash. There's just one catch: anyone who took a loan is ineligible for this bonus. To balance things out, destination tickets come with generous scores, some worth over 29 points! It's an extra challenge for those who enjoy optimizing every move and planning for the long term. Perfect for those who already love Ticket to Ride and want a new map with an added strategic layer.
Almost every route on the map is a double route, with two tracks connecting cities, and both are available from the start, regardless of the number of players. And there's more: every route, whether single or the first of a double, has a toll! You pay a coin fee to the bank the first time you build there. If it's the second route between two cities, the toll goes directly into the pocket of the player who built the first track. Starting with 30 coins, you need to manage this money well. Running out of cash forces you to take a loan, which costs 5 points at the end of the game. And it's not just about avoiding debt: leftover coins provide bonus points at the end, with bigger rewards for the player holding the most cash. There's just one catch: anyone who took a loan is ineligible for this bonus. To balance things out, destination tickets come with generous scores, some worth over 29 points! It's an extra challenge for those who enjoy optimizing every move and planning for the long term. Perfect for those who already love Ticket to Ride and want a new map with an added strategic layer.
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2
OK
3
REC
4
BEST
5
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Days of Wonder, Hobby World, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
Designer
Alan R. Moon
Artist
Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base Ticket to Ride game to play?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires either the Ticket to Ride or Ticket to Ride: Europe base game to be played.
How many players can participate?
The expansion is for 2 to 5 players, just like the base game.
Does the playtime change with this expansion?
The estimated playtime is 30 to 60 minutes, similar to the base game, but it might vary depending on players' familiarity with the new rules.
Does the complexity increase much compared to the original Ticket to Ride?
The complexity increases slightly due to the new toll and coin management rules, but the core gameplay remains accessible.
What are the main components of this expansion?
The expansion includes a new board featuring the Netherlands map, game coins, and some specific rule cards.
Is this a good expansion for someone new to Ticket to Ride?
If you've already played the basics and want an extra challenge, yes. For total beginners, it might be better to start with the base game first.