I bought this for my newly retired parents in an attempt to give them more variety during their nightly game slot hour. They aren't into geeky or incredibly long and complex games so that's why I settled on this. And unlike almost every other version of Ticket to Ride, this one is created specifically for only a couple of players. Overall, I think everyone seemed to enjoy it. (Be aware that none of us have ever played any version of this game on this review)
Pros:
• This is a "full set" meaning you get the trains and tokens. (This is why I didn't get the India/Switzerland one which is also created for smaller groups.)
• Board and components seem to be of a decent quality so it's not going to fall apart on you.
• Most of the rules are pretty easy to understand, especially with a few YouTube tutorials
• Its engaging enough that you actually have to try as you map out your route but with enough luck sprinkled in as you draw your cards.
• It has replay-ability since it's not plot driven like other board games.
Cons:
• You only get 3 train sets so if you buy another expansion/extension board that uses 5-8 and not a full set down the line, you won't be able to utilize it.
• The city names/locations probably won't be very recognizable to the average American player. You will be spending a lot of time in the beginning trying to figure out where they are on the board when you first start playing. The cards do help with this though since they have a small image showing the route on them.
• It can be a little hard to read/locate spots where cities are close together and navigating the path between them.
• There were a couple instances of rules we weren't entirely sure of with the wild cards on tunnels and ferries as well as the longest route and the possibility of discarding destination tickets
• Keeping track of points takes some getting used to so recounts at the end are common.
Pro/Con:
• Created for 2 to 3 players
• Games can be 25-60 min
• It is not a fast paced game but more tactical
• It's easy to get some ugly strife going by purposely or accidentally blocking another players route.
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| Ticket to Ride: Nordic Countries | Ticket to Ride Europe | Ticket to Ride Europe 15th Anniversary | Ticket to Ride | Ticket to Ride: Rails and Sails | Ticket to Ride: Germany | |
| Type of Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game |
| Number of Players | 2-3 Players | 2-5 Players | 2-5 Players | 2-5 Players | 2-5 Players | 2-6 Players |
| Average Playtime | 30-60 Minutes | 30-60 Minutes | 30-60 Minutes | 30-60 Minutes | 90-120 Minutes | 10-15 Minutes |
| Recommended Player Age | Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ |
| Game Objectives | Players collect cards of various types of train cars that enable them to claim railway routes and pass through tunnels and onto ferries, as they connect cities throughout the Nordic Countries. | Ticket to Ride is a cross-country train adventure in which players collect and play matching train cards to claim railway routes connecting cities throughout Europe. | Ticket to Ride Europe takes you on new train adventures through the great cities of turn-of-the-century Europe. | Ticket to Ride is a cross-country train adventure in which players collect and play matching train cards to claim railway routes connecting cities throughout North America. | Players collect cards of various types of train cars that enable them to claim railway routes and pass through tunnels and onto ferries, as they connect cities throughout the Nordic Countries. | Build your own rail network to connect cities listed on your Destination Tickets. Outwit opponents by collecting valuable Passenger Meeples from the cities faster than they can. |
| Strategy Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Type of Transportation | Trains and Ferries | Trains | Trains | Trains | Trains and Ships | Trains |
| Setting | Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden | Europe | Europe | North America | The World | Germany |
| Easy to Learn | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expansion(s) Available | is an expansion | ✓ | is a standalone | ✓ | is a standalone | is a standalone |
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Great version, highly recommend for smaller player counts
Great game. Great alternative or change from base USA Ticket to Ride Game. If you are playing Ticket to Ride primarily with two or three people this is the one to get in my opinion.I am a pretty big board game fan. And Ticket to Ride had been a family favorite for years. I saw this version on Amazon and researched it, mainly because I play usually with just one or two other players and I wanted a slightly tighter map.This is a great option for that player count. Note this actually only plays up to three.I love the addition of the tunnels and ferries. I know those appear in other TTR versions but this is the first time I have played with these twists.Highly recommend. At a lower player count would always choose this over regular version, with the only exception being if you are playing with brand new players, don't want tons of conflict and fighting over same paths, or obviously if you are playing with 4 or 5 players
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Lilou
Arrivé rapidement, super jeu ! Je recommande
Reviewed in France on November 29, 2023