Days of Wonder | Ticket to Ride Japan Board Game EXPANSION | Ages 8+ | For 2 to 5 players | Average Playtime 30-60 Minutes

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Another difference you should be aware of is that, on the map, you will see two regions – Kyushu Island and Tokyo subway – which are zoomed in. These can be claimed as per the regular rules.

I’ve summarized the game briefly, but you can find out more in our Catan Settlers of America guide. If there is a tie, affected players earn points for their position; the next player earns points from the position as if there were no tie. How to PlayIt’s important to note that players score region bonus points for each of their distinct networks (group of connected trains) so it can be beneficial for players to connect their routes into a single network to maximize the points they’ll score for this bonus. Red has two distinct networks (five different regions connected in each) that would score 1 point for each network. However, if they connected Pisa to Firenze then they would have one network with nine different regions and score 11 points instead. From the vast beauty of Mount Fuji to the bustling streets of Tokyo, Japan has captured the hearts and minds of millions. I love immersing myself in this small island nation’s rich culture and history, and I know I’m not alone in my enthusiasm for all things Japan. Now it’s time to compare routes. The player with the longest continual path receives a bonus of ten points (in the event of a tie, both players win ten points).

Each city has the name of the region it belongs to and the region’s coat of arms next to its name. For each different region a player connects, they score points based on the table pictured above. Green scores 1 point for connecting 5 different regions (note the X by Bari doesn’t count because this player already scored for this region with Foggia).I’m sure you know the drill by now: to claim one of these routes, you need to play as many cards of the same color as the number of spaces in the route. This can be confusing, but you must remember that a route leading to Kokura or Tokyo on the main board is connected to all routes going to the same city on the zoomed-in part of the board.

Every gray, uncoloured route on the Italy map is a ferry route and features at least one wave symbol to represent this. Note the wave symbol on the gray routes that feature between one and four symbols per route. Let’s first look at how the “Claim a route” action changes and then the Ferry cards will make a little more sense.The cards you play when claiming a route must be the same type, and the number of cards should also equal the number of spaces in that route. Don’t forget to move your scoring marker when you claim a new route (as if you need reminding)! Drawing Train Car Cards