- Our take
- Japan & Italy is the map pack I'd start with. Reviewers call it a fan favorite and a perfect place to start.
- What it adds
- Japan map with a shared bullet-train network; Italy map with ferry routes and region bonuses.
- What it fixes
- Base map feels solved; adds a shared build project and new scoring goals.
- What you need first
- Ticket to Ride (base game)
- Map Collection Vol. 7: Japan & Italy
Needs Ticket to Ride or Ticket to Ride: Europe for trains and cards.
Ticket to Ride · Expansion
Map Collection Vol. 7: Japan & Italy
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Sources
- therulebook.com (opens in a new tab)
- en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
- daysofwonder.com (opens in a new tab)
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