Transylvania (fan expansion for Ticket to Ride)

Description

--- This unofficial fan-made *Ticket to Ride* expansion introduces a vampire-themed map with Dracula's castle, enhancing core gameplay through city cards, wild engines, and strategic turns. Key mechanics include: - *City value cards* Drawn like tickets with keep/dispose rules; visiting cities earns points, some provide facilities to complete tickets. - *Engine wild cards* Function as wilds exclusively for central red and black routes. - *Card refresh turn* Discard 5 cards to draw 5 new ones, aiding acquisition of engines or specific colors. - *Early game end* Call time when wagon stock hits 3, preventing opponents from completing tickets. - *End-game bonuses* Up to 9 bonuses for scoring, alongside route completion via coffin-marked paths. - *No grey/parallel tracks* Limited selective parallel options; compatible with base game trains, cards, and stations. This fan-made, non-commercial *Ticket to Ride* expansion adheres to base game principles on a vampire-themed map featuring coffin-marked routes and Dracula's castle. Players score points by claiming routes, outmaneuvering opponents, and visiting cities via special value cards drawn like tickets under keep/dispose rules—some granting facilities for ticket completion. Engines serve as wild cards only on central red/black routes; a new turn allows discarding 5 cards for 5 fresh ones, ideal for needed colors. The board lacks grey/parallel tracks (with limited selective parallels), supports base game components, and offers up to 9 end-game bonuses. Players can trigger early end at 3 wagon stock to block rivals. ---