Ticket to Ride: Europe

Doesn't have the same charm as the original.

(traded for $30)

Take it or leave it.

Accessible to the casual gamer but too simple to stay interesting.

Stations are unnecessary, they take away the tension.

Really good gateway game, it never missed the target so far. Simple rules, some strategic and tactical play and a good amount of luck, decent playing time (maybe a bit too long). The problem is that I bring this game to the table only with non gamers, due to its lack of variability, really interesting decisions and, in the end, any real depth. It's rummy with a board and some positional play. Still better than the original TtR, which is even lighter.

DoW version. Great components.

Cool little game. Seems an ideal gateway game for people who like games but have never heard of anything in your collection. I'd played vanilla Ticket to Ride before, so I was a bit unsure of the stations, tunnels and ferries, but overall I'd say they are good additions.

Best at 3 or 4, it's the TTR edition I reach for when I'm playing with more than 3 (or more than 2 if I don't want as mean of a game that Nordic would create) as I find the map and long routes the most interesting. The stations are a nice touch if you get hosed on that long route or caught out near the end and use that last turn to try and complete something. In particular, the addition of the tunnels and ferries gives the game an edge of the US standard.

My wife's favorite game and one that I also really enjoy. It is very easy to learn and a good game to play while carrying on a conversation. The game has beautiful artwork and is well built. The cards are bigger on this version (bigger than the USA version), which I really like. The kids enjoy it too so it is a great family game. I highly recommend it!

fun with the family

This game I believe is definitely better than Ticket to Ride!