Mauritius & Réunion (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)

Description

--- <TLDR> Ticket to Ride variant on a special board with Tourist cards, bonuses, new actions, and early end-game call for scoring via routes and cities. (18 words) Key mechanics include: - *Adapted core gameplay* Follows basic Ticket to Ride principles for claiming routes and outwitting opponents using train pieces and cards from base games. - *Tourist cards* Additional cards dealt with destination tickets (same quantity and keep/dispose rules), awarding points for visiting specific cities. - *End-game bonuses* Up to 9 bonuses for final scoring. - *Unique board features* No grey or parallel tracks, but includes spanners (obstacles) that can help or hinder progress. - *Expanded actions* New options like exchanging all cards at start (keeping new ones), discarding 5 cards to draw 5 as a turn, earning extra points, and more. - *Strategic game end* Players can call time when wagon stock reaches 3 trains, preventing others from completing tickets. This Ticket to Ride variant utilizes a special board, cards, and rules while requiring components from US or Europe base games. The objective is to score the most points by claiming routes, outmaneuvering opponents, and leveraging Tourist cards—dealt alongside destination tickets in equal quantity under identical keep/dispose rules—for points from city visits. Up to 9 end-game bonuses enhance scoring. The board lacks grey or parallel tracks but incorporates spanners that aid or obstruct travel. Rule expansions include starting with a full card exchange (retaining new draws), using a turn to discard 5 cards and draw 5 new ones, various extra point opportunities, and additional options. Players gain a tactical edge by calling an early game end when only 3 trains remain in the supply, blocking rivals from fulfilling tickets. ---