Ticket to Ride\'s latest expansion takes you to the heart of Africa with new Terrain cards

Ticket to Ride transports players to Africa with its latest expansion.

• Heart of Africa brings new point-boosting terrain cards
• Be the first to extend your railway empire across the continent

The American transcontinental railroad stands as one of the greatest accomplishments of the golden age of rail. Spanning over 1,770 miles from East Coast to West, it inspired countless simulations of this race to the coast—including Ticket to Ride and its newest expansion that journeys you to Africa!

While the American continent is vast, Africa is even larger. The continental United States stretches roughly 2,800 miles, whereas Africa spans nearly twice that distance. Ticket to Ride: Heart of Africa reimagines this tabletop classic in digital form for the very first time as you conquer the challenges of a massive landmass.

Naturally, terrain plays a crucial role in expanding your railway empire. Terrain Cards correspond to specific routes on the Heart of Africa map, doubling the points earned from those sections, though you will need at least two cards for routes that require four to six segments.

I bless the rails down in Africa

The catch with Terrain Cards? To activate them on a route, you must possess at least as many of that specific type as any other player. The expansive African landscape offers both opportunities and challenges for those aiming to build a continent-spanning rail network.

Coming shortly after Ticket to Ride: Japan, it is no surprise that Africa was the next destination chosen by fans in a public poll. With Ticket to Ride already excelling at translating the classic tabletop experience, one can only wonder where they plan to stop next.

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