Ticket to Ride Expands to Japan with Bullet Trains

Ticket to Ride's latest expansion invites players on a virtual rail journey across Japan. Marmalade Game Studio and Asmodee Entertainment have launched the Japan Expansion for the digital edition of this beloved board game.

Collaborate to Expand the Rail Network

For the first time in digital format, the Japan map offers a fresh twist on the physical game's experience. Rather than solely building personal rail routes, players contribute to developing a national Shinkansen network accessible to all.

This introduces cooperative gameplay with strategic depth. While you might attempt to profit while others labor, the game's karma mechanic ensures fairness. Neglect your bullet train responsibilities and risk losing 20 victory points when final scores are tallied.

The expansion introduces two culturally rich characters: Nakanishi Kimiko, a travel blogger immersed in festival culture with her canine companion, and Moriyama Isamu, a traditional sumo referee who embodies Japan's heritage beyond transportation networks.

Enhanced Rolling Stock in Japan Expansion

Players gain access to two specialty trains and matching carriages: the leisurely Ichi Eki Saki with Tsuki Sleeper for relaxed travel, paired with the high-speed Isogaba Maware and its rapid Hayai carriage.

With spring arriving, the expansion's seasonal aesthetics create particularly immersive gameplay. Available now for download, the Japan Expansion refreshes classic Ticket to Ride sessions with new strategic dimensions. Find it on the Google Play Store.

Before you depart, explore our coverage of Follow the Meaning, a surreal point-and-click adventure reminiscent of Samorost, now available.