Marmalade Game Studio has released the Switzerland expansion for its popular digital board game, Ticket to Ride. This new addition introduces dynamic gameplay by allowing players to claim routes not only between cities but also between Switzerland and its neighboring countries. This expansion caters to both seasoned competitors and newcomers, offering fresh challenges and strategic opportunities.
The expansion’s new country-to-country tickets task players with connecting one country to another. For instance, a ticket might require a connection from Austria to Italy (6 points), Germany (5 points), or France (14 points). Since each country has limited route nodes, players must act quickly to secure these valuable paths. Similarly, city-to-country tickets require connections between a city and a neighboring country, adding further depth to the game.
At the end of the game, players earn points based on the highest-value connection completed for each ticket. Failing to complete any connection results in a penalty equal to the lowest value on the ticket, raising the stakes for route planning.
The Switzerland expansion also includes seasonal bonuses, such as two new characters and four unique tokens for players to use on their adventures.
“We wanted to launch a Ticket to Ride expansion over the holiday season for our awesome fans, and what better gift than a digital trip to Switzerland?” says Bruna Silva, Head of Studio at Marmalade Game Studio. “Not only does it bring a collection of beautiful new cosmetics, but it also adds exciting new mechanics to really add layers to a player’s strategy.”
The Switzerland expansion is available now on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Steam. It will also be coming soon to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Be on the lookout for more from Hardcore iOS!
