Ticket to Ride: UK

I can't get enough of this game, it's such fun for family gatherings.

Great expansion but you do need either the original game or the Europe one to play it.

Ticket to Ride is an absolute hit in our household! It's easy to learn and endlessly entertaining. The quality of the components is top-notch, and the game strikes a perfect balance between luck and strategy. I love the multiple playing styles it accommodates, keeping every match fresh and exciting. It's a must-have for any game night—perfect for both beginners and seasoned players. Highly recommended for its sheer enjoyment and replay value!

Be warned - this is an expansion game and you must purchase the base game - Ticket to Ride Europe or the original Ticket to Ride first. I try to buy a new family game each Christmas and had seen Ticket to Ride in Hamleys and read the reviews on Amazon. I thought that the game might require an interest in rail travel but it no more needs an interest in rail travel than Monopoly needs an interest in property development. Like Monopoly, you get points by collecting cards on each turn which allow you to capture train routes across Europe with bonus points for those with the longest route or those between specific destinations. The game kept our family of 7 involved for a 2-3h but the game doesn't involve any "big laughs" in the way that games like Articulate do. Be warned that of the many versions, most are extensions and that you have to purchase one of the base games first - of which this is one. Overall, a great alternative to Monopoly if you don't like the money aspect of that game, but expensive for what it is

Great expansion to the base game. Interesting new mechanics, which change the game slightly and require new strategies. Great for fans of the game, definitely recommending it. As always, beautifully made, the map and cards are fantastic, we love it. Just a note, the game time seems longer for United Kingdom map, so take this into account before starting.

Love this expansion, especially (and surprisingly) the Pennsylvania variant. I bought this mainly because it features familiar local places names which I thought would be fun for the kids, and to add some additional variety to our Ticket to Ride games (we used to play Europe with the 1912 expansion) of course, but ended up really loving this version. The UK variant, which was the primary reason for buying, is nice but feels like a quite a lot of hassle for not a lot of additional fun. The Pennsylvania version with it's railroad stocks system though is really great and has quickly become my favourite version of the game, the wife and kids love it as well. What would really make this version perfect for me is if you could play it on the Europe map with original European railroad companies, but that's for a future version perhaps :) In any case, great expansion, absolutely worth the money, especially if you can buy it with a good discount!

I'm a big fan of ticket to ride, it's the board game I can get my family to play, the simple clear objectives and easy to explain rules make it a firm family favourite. This version introduces new elements to the game which I personally didn't feel added much enjoyment to the other versions. If you are new to ticket to ride, you really should consider buying the original. As a fan I return to ticket to ride Europe or Nordic countries more than I do this UK version.

This adds some layers of complexity that make the game very interesting. Takes about 5 minutes to learn- easier if you play a quick trial game. Locomotive cards or ‘Specials’ are key in this game. One key point is that on every build move you need to check not only if you have the right coloured cards but also the right permit cards. A couple of times you forget. Overall great game - the only thing you need from the original are the train pieces.