This makes an excellent choice if you’re looking for something that everyone can enjoy without having different playgroups end up fighting over rules which can sometimes take place when trying other titles out there on the market. In addition, since gameplay only takes around 30 minutes max per round this version also requires far less time investment than full-fledged versions do allow players more freedom about how they spend their free time on any given day! Components While the map is placed in the center of the table, each player takes his set of 45 colored train cars and its matching scoring marker. The marker will be placed on start.

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When a route is claimed, the player can place one of his plastic trains on each of the spaces of the route and all cards used to claim the route are discarded. Slight warning for this next tactic! It won’t make you very popular with your fellow gamers, if they figure out what you’re doing! But it is a tried and tested way to stop them from getting the routes they want. The player with the longest continuous path of routes receives this special bonus card and can add 10 points to his score (in case of a tie, both players receive the points). The color hog strategy is more effective in a 2 or 3 player game because there are fewer players taking turns in between each of yours. This means that there are fewer opportunities for the face-up cards to be replenished and potentially reveal more cards of the color you are hogging! 9. Draw from the facedown pile wherever possible Not sure what game to buy next? Buy a premium mystery box for two to four great games to add to your collection! Buy Premium Box »In 2 or 3 player game, the rules say that for each double route, only one of the double routes can be used. If you claim a route on one side of the board, and then one on the other side, you make it difficult for other players to know which routes you’re going for! There are also some grey routes on the board. These can be claimed using any colour train card, as long as you play the right amount. For example, you can claim a grey route three trains long with three red train cards, or three green train cards. The countdown begins and sudden deep roars cut through the air as all the cars leap away from their starting lines; the Grand Prix is underway. Dust and wind rush past your helmet as you enter the first corner. Pushing your engine to the limit, you almost spin out but tightening your grip on the steering wheel you slide through the corner apex still in first. You got this! When one player gets down to two or fewer trains left at the end of their turn, each player, including that player, gets one final turn. The game then ends and it is time to see who has won!

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It's really easy to understand, it's super fast-paced because you can only do one thing on your turn (draw new cards or claim a route), and it still gives the brain a nice workout if you like to play tactically. If you’re playing against some challenging opponents, they’ll be watching you to see which routes you’re going for, just as you’re watching them! A player must play a set of cards equal to the number of spaces in that route to be able to claim it. The set of cards must be of the same specific type. You just need to be aware that if cities are connected by a double route, you cannot claim both routes! If you are playing with only two or three players, the double routes don’t count. Once one of the routes of any colour has been claimed then the other route cannot be used. Some routes between two cities benefit from two train lines, however, these only come into play when there are three to five players. When there are just two players these double routes are not in play, and you will need to find another way around.The board itself is a good size. The map of the USA is a thing of beauty, highlighting main cities from Montreal and Vancouver to Los Angeles and Miami, with everywhere in between all connected by rail. The concept of the gameplay is complicated at first but satisfyingly simple once you grasp the mechanics of the game. This is a re-release of the original game ten years later, with a much nicer box and components. The biggest update is the player trains that instead of just a color, have a unique theme and style with very ornate detail. If you like trains but hate this game, it would probably still be worth it just for them. That makes it even more important to get the key routes while they’re available! 4-5 Player strategy tips 18. Zig zag across the map There are some things to look out for that can help you figure out which routes other players want.