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Our Verdict
The perfect dose of variety for Ticket to Ride lovers!
Highlights
- Two amazing maps in one
- Fresh and fun mechanics
- Guaranteed replayability with variants
- Great value for money
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game
- Requires attention to new rules
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If you're already a Ticket to Ride fan, get ready to upgrade your experience with this collection featuring two completely different scenarios on a single double-sided board. On one side, we have the elegance of France, but with a twist: not all routes are colored! Here, you must pick colored train pieces and place them on empty tracks to create your own connections. It's a game of hand management and focus, where the board fills up and options vanish as tracks are occupied. If you prefer the frontier vibe, the other side of the board takes you to the American Old West. The dynamics change completely here: you start by placing your cities and must expand your network continuously, connecting each new route to your existing network. It's a challenge of positioning and long-term planning, where connecting to an opponent's city can grant them points, so think carefully before crossing borders! And for those who love a touch of chaos and humor, there's the Alvin the Alien variant, adding an extra layer of scoring and interactivity to the Roswell map. This is the perfect expansion for those seeking variety, allowing you to play anything from a classic route builder to a more strategic and dynamic network expansion game. Whether in France or the Old West, the goal remains the same: dominate the routes and secure the biggest ticket and continuity bonuses!
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Publisher
Days of Wonder, Galápagos Jogos, Hobby World, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
Designer
Alan R. Moon
Artist
Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval
Do I need the base game to play?
Absolutely! This is an expansion, so the base game is essential to play.
What changes in France compared to the standard game?
Routes aren't pre-colored; you place colored pieces on empty tracks to create them.
How does the Old West mode work?
You place cities and must connect each new route to your existing network.
What is the complexity level?
It's slightly more complex than the base game due to the new construction rules.
What is Alvin the Alien?
It's a fun variant that adds an extra scoring element in Roswell.