XBLA - Ticket to Ride - 800pts - Europe DLC out 8/01

[PleasantOne]

http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/8185AF6C-6E52-43D7-A001-6CB5F6EF8CC7/0/bannerdefaultUS.jpg (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/t/tickettoridexboxlivearcade/)

UPDATE 8/01

Europe DLC is up. 600 Points, but adds what is in real life an entirely separate game. Along with a new map come new gameplay elements, as well.

Expansion adds two achievements:

European Track Star (15 points)
Complete each of the 6 European Destination Tickets worth 20 or more points.

Au Naturel (15 points)
Win a Ticket to Ride Europe™ match without playing any Stations.

Also listed with the above (at Softpedia) is
The Ticket Master (20 points)
Keep all 5 Destination Tickets at the beginning of a 1910 Mega Game and win.

So the 1910 pack can't be far behind - WOOHOO! :)

Features




All aboard! Travel from coast to coast and visit all the stops on the exciting train adventure Ticket to Ride™. Plan your routes and connect your cities across the country to become the ultimate traveler. Earn points as you claim your tracks and complete your tickets for your chance at the big score. From sea to sea, crisscross the nation as you build the longest route and take home the prize. It's hours of fun for your family and friends. Who will come out on top when the steam clears? Get your Ticket to Ride and see!



Variable difficulty levels: Either locally or in Xbox LIVE® matches, choose Easy, Medium, or Hard A.I. opponents to challenge your gaming skills.
Multiplayer: Play with up to three of your friends on a single console, or take on Ranked or Player matches over Xbox LIVE with up to five players.
Leaderboards and achievements: Post your Xbox LIVE match results to the leaderboards. Follow game stats for each player such as Highest Score, Total Trains Played and their Time Spent Playing. And track your progress with twelve new achievements.
Camera support: See yourself and your friends during gameplay with Xbox LIVE Vision Camera support.






I searched and no thread on this came up, so I thought I'd make one.







Just after the last ratings update - the USK was updated again. Two games sowed up - the recently announced RooGoo, but one more which will certainly make some people very happy - Ticket To Ride!



Ticket to Ride is a very popular German-styled Board Game created by Alan R. Moon and published by Days of Wonder, where you must create train routes throughout the map and gain points by doing longer routes, and making your destination.




http://www.xblah.net/2008/03/usk-watch-board-game-geeks-get-ready.html



They have a pic of the actual board game and a link to a video of how it's played.



I'm excited to see more and more of these games come to XBLA. These are just the kind of things I'd like to play "IRL", but know no one geeky enough to play with me... buncha losers!


I haven't been able to find any info on when this might come out :/ I hope we get a lot more announcements like this soon, though.


*EDIT*
Some screens from IGN: http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/142/14253361/imgs_1.html
Official Xbox site: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/t/tickettoridexboxlivearcade/
Metacritic (only OXM is up): http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/tickettoride?q=ticket%20to%20ride

[Strell]

Ticket to Ride is kind of like Catan: All Road-Building Edition. I have the board game itself that a friend gave to me.

Basically there's routes of X number units long. You draw cards to gain units in different colors, and can use them to make routes. So if there's a 5 unit long route in blue, you need 5 blue cards. If you complete it, you get a number of points depending on the length of the route (I think 5 units = 10 points).

The catch is that on your turn, you can only do one action. So you can only draw cards or claim a route - you can't do both. This creates a lot of tension in the game because someone might block a route you need. See, the other part of the game is that you have destinations between cities you must fulfill, or you lose points at the end of the game. I.e., you need to create a continuous route from New York to Denver, and if you fail to do this before the game is over, you lose points.

It's pretty quick paced - faster than Catan, slower than Carcassonne. Overall it's pretty simple but can be a lot of fun.

I'll probably pick it up if anyone else does.

[fart_bubble]

never heard of it but thats my type of game so I'll more than likely pick this one up

[spoo]

Ticket to Ride is a blast that even my wife and mom loves. I hope they include all the maps and expansions in the main game and not micro us to death.

You can get your free T2R fix, or try it out first here: http://www.daysofwonder.com/en/play/

[insertcleverthing]

I'm so glad boardgames are finally becoming more mainstream. I wonder if XBLA will ever get any heavier stuff like Puerto Rico or Wallenstein. That would be gravy.

[PleasantOne]

Ticket to Ride is kind of like Catan: All Road-Building Edition. I have the board game itself that a friend gave to me.

Basically there's routes of X number units long. You draw cards to gain units in different colors, and can use them to make routes. So if there's a 5 unit long route in blue, you need 5 blue cards. If you complete it, you get a number of points depending on the length of the route (I think 5 units = 10 points).

The catch is that on your turn, you can only do one action. So you can only draw cards or claim a route - you can't do both. This creates a lot of tension in the game because someone might block a route you need. See, the other part of the game is that you have destinations between cities you must fulfill, or you lose points at the end of the game. I.e., you need to create a continuous route from New York to Denver, and if you fail to do this before the game is over, you lose points.

It's pretty quick paced - faster than Catan, slower than Carcassonne. Overall it's pretty simple but can be a lot of fun.

I'll probably pick it up if anyone else does.

Thanks, Strell. I think that was more informative that their video was.

This sounds similar to a game I had when I was a kid, but I can't remember the name of it. At any rate, it sounds fun. I'll definitely be picking this up whenever it arrives.

[SpazX]

Sounds cool, I've got Catan and Carcasonne and like both of them even though I barely ever play them.

[jollydwarf]

They've got a "Ticket to Ri-hi-hide"...and I don't care!

(For the hypersensitive, that's probably trolling these days. For you relatively normal folk that can take crap in stride, a lame Beatles joke. Let's see how the Moderatti reacts!)

[Chase]

never heard of it but thats my type of game so I'll more than likely pick this one up


Agreed and seconded.

[thrustbucket]

Damn it. As an avid euro-style board gamer, I really don't like Ticket to Ride. For that type of game, Thurn and Taxis is better.

Oh well, I'm happy more board games are coming. I just wish we'd get Puerto Rico, Race for the Galaxy, Yshapen, or Caylus.

[insertcleverthing]

Thurn and Taxis is usually drier than toast for newcomers though (not that Puerto Rico isn't). I think Ticket to Ride would be the better 'gateway game' if ever there was one. Maybe some Zooloretto? Samurai? Space Dealer? Any of the mask trilogy games? I have no idea...

This sounds similar to a game I had when I was a kid, but I can't remember the name of it. At any rate, it sounds fun. I'll definitely be picking this up whenever it arrives.
It's oddly similar to Rummy in some ways. Eh, maybe that's it? Ok, probably not.

[SRW1000]

This looks like a definite buy for me.

Now, if they'd just come out with Empire Builder for Live, I'd be a very happy camper.

[thrustbucket]

Thurn and Taxis is usually drier than toast for newcomers though (not that Puerto Rico isn't). I think Ticket to Ride would be the better 'gateway game' if ever there was one. Maybe some Zooloretto? Samurai? Space Dealer? Any of the mask trilogy games? I have no idea...


I never played space dealer or Zooloretto. I guess you are right though, Ticket is definitely a gateway game...... but then again, so is Catan.

[PleasantOne]

Since we're on the topic of board games in general - would anyone care to recommend a good board game site in the US to buy the actual physical games?

The cheaper the better, of course ;)

I'd like to see if I could find a game like this that I might be able to get my husband to play...

[spoo]

Since we're on the topic of board games in general - would anyone care to recommend a good board game site in the US to buy the actual physical games?

The cheaper the better, of course ;)

I'd like to see if I could find a game like this that I might be able to get my husband to play...

Here are a few that I have used and liked:

http://www.thoughthammer.com/ Nice selection with great prices (but not as good as they used to be), great customer service. They use Fedex shipping with a flat fee of $8 and free shipping if you spend $125, shipping is super fast.

http://www.boardsandbits.com/ Just as good as above (CS, selection and super fast shipping) with slightly lower prices on some items, shipping flat rate of around $8 and half price shipping over $100.

http://www.superherogameland.com/ Cheapest place with free shipping over $99 but no flat rate prices (cheaper shipping on 1-2 small games, not having the flat rate is good and bad.) Good selection but not as good as thoughthammer and boardsandbits selection and a poor designed site.

I have used a few other stores but the above three are the stores that impressed me or found the best deals.

Also check out http://www.boardgameprices.com/ if you have a game or two in mind and you want to find the best prices (thoughthammer isn't in their data base.)

I hope that info helps.

A copy of Ticket to Ride and Lost Cities are a good place to start for couple gaming.

[thrustbucket]

Since we're on the topic of board games in general - would anyone care to recommend a good board game site in the US to buy the actual physical games?

The cheaper the better, of course ;)

I'd like to see if I could find a game like this that I might be able to get my husband to play...

The best place to start when getting into boardgaming is www.boardgamegeek.com. They don't sell, but they have links to forums with discussions on where to buy. Here (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/browser.php?itemtype=game&sortby=rank)is a link that takes you to their top games of all time. You can pretty much enter in any game and see where it's ranked, which is pretty much how I decide what I'll purchase. Any of the games in the top 200 are going to be great games. The top 30 are going to be fantastic.

I also like to buy at www.boardgamerevolution.com. Great people.

[insertcleverthing]

Support your local gamestore?

Ah, screw it... I need the cash.

[Logain8955]

I really hope we start getting some of the crazier board games as well.

We're already getting Munchkin, which will be a Day 1 purchase. (Even though that's more of a card game.)

I would be down for some Arkham Horror, that game rocks. Warhammer Quest would be fuck awesome, and would translate well to digital format. And I cant wait for Talisman.

[thrustbucket]

I really hope we start getting some of the crazier board games as well.

We're already getting Munchkin, which will be a Day 1 purchase. (Even though that's more of a card game.)

I would be down for some Arkham Horror, that game rocks. Warhammer Quest would be fuck awesome, and would translate well to digital format. And I cant wait for Talisman.

I stopped playing Munchkin when I realized there were so many instant-win cards.

You should check out Race for the Galaxy, if you can find a copy. Best card game I've ever played.

[confoosious]

I'm very excited about this game coming to XBLA. I know it's free on days of wonder but this is a great game that's worth paying for.

[Suraph]

If it has local multiplayer it's a day 1 purchase for me.

[Decker]

It got a pretty good review on OXM, but the score was 7.0, lower than I thought it would be. They said the game was fun and exciting, but that there's only one board unless you buy expansion packs. Don't know about local multiplayer -- will have to recheck the review.

[MisterHand]

If it has local multiplayer it's a day 1 purchase for me.Considering the game involves hidden cards, I don't think that's possible.

Edit: maybe I'm wrong. This article says up to four people can play together on the same console: http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2008/05/12/559073.aspx

[spoo]

Considering the game involves hidden cards, I don't think that's possible.

Edit: maybe I'm wrong. This article says up to four people can play together on the same console: http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2008/05/12/559073.aspx
That has to be wrong, the game would be no fun at all if you could see what other peoples tickets are.


Suraph get the board game, nothing can substitute looking your friends and family face to face and physically hold the cards and put the pieces on the board. It may seem expensive but trust me it will get played.

[urzishra14]

I'm actually pretty excited about this.. i love them bringing these expensive board games (ticket to ride is 60 dollars.. thats a pretty expensive board game)..also considering its hard to gather enough players to play the game in real life.. i can't wait to do this on live.

[thrustbucket]

I'm actually pretty excited about this.. i love them bringing these expensive board games (ticket to ride is 60 dollars.. thats a pretty expensive board game)..also considering its hard to gather enough players to play the game in real life.. i can't wait to do this on live.

$60?!

My local gamestore (http://www.boardgamerevolution.com/cat--Popular-Board-Games--11) has it for $31. I've never seen it anywhere for more than $40.

This game is insanely popular, but very light. I suggest anyone that likes this game to try out Thurn and Taxis or railroad tycoon. Both similar games but better.

[urzishra14]

$60?!

My local gamestore (http://www.boardgamerevolution.com/cat--Popular-Board-Games--11) has it for $31. I've never seen it anywhere for more than $40.

This game is insanely popular, but very light. I suggest anyone that likes this game to try out Thurn and Taxis or railroad tycoon. Both similar games but better.

i figured it was like Catan.. where the base game is like 40.. then you need like 2 expansions at 15 each>?...

but even that.. for a game that is hard to get people to play around me.. paying 10 bucks or 40 bucks?

[Suraph]

That has to be wrong, the game would be no fun at all if you could see what other peoples tickets are.


Suraph get the board game, nothing can substitute looking your friends and family face to face and physically hold the cards and put the pieces on the board. It may seem expensive but trust me it will get played.

If the demo is fun, I'll likely do that :D

[KiLL3r]

After reading about and watching a board game review, I'm definitely picking it up day 1.

[MisterHand]

Last night I tried the online web version (which anybody can play for free at the link provided by spoo above). Very solid game. It's enjoyable, and will make a good addition to XBLA. I'll be picking this one up for sure.

[MisterHand]

There's a new trailer up for this you can watch off XBLM. It's only 4mb, and it's totally useless.

[LinkinPrime]

Coming this Wednesday 6/25

[Walt Jay]

An XBLA game that includes trains in some capacity? Sounds like Cheapy's dream come true!

[PleasantOne]

I'm so glad this is coming this week... breaking a long XBLA dry spell for me.

[KiLL3r]

Ticket to ride will have 250 Gamer Points (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/ticket-to-ride/achievements/), the "secret achievement" will most likely be a downloadable content achievement since the limit for arcade games is 200GP.

[lordwow]

Probably grab this one day one. I like Catan and Carcassone on XBL, so... winner.

[MisterHand]

Ticket to ride will have 250 Gamer Points (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/ticket-to-ride/achievements/), the "secret achievement" will most likely be a downloadable content achievement since the limit for arcade games is 200GP.Some of the known achievements already appear to refer to the European and 1910 expansions.

[DCriminal]

I am looking forward to giving this one a try. I really like the board game. Hopefully, the conversion will be a good one.

[Pure Apathy]

Yeah, if the conversion is good I'll probably pick this one up.

[RelentlessRolento]

If it plays decent I'm in. I've always found board games on XBLA are the most enjoyable.

[bigdsinferno]

i guess no one else likes it? i am completely addicted right now... i think that it's definitely worth the 800 points.

[SpazX]

I got it right after I finished my first game. It's pretty awesome. Are either Europe or 1910 going to be free?

[bigdsinferno]

I got it right after I finished my first game. It's pretty awesome. Are either Europe or 1910 going to be free?

i doubt it. free would be great, but i can't think of very much content that has been introduced on live as free. as long as they aren't more than 5 dollars, i'll probably still buy them.

...unless they push it back indefinitely like they've done to n+, then i might lose my interest.

[PleasantOne]

Good grief this game is awesome. I'd never played the board game before, so this is totally new to me and I am so freakin hooked....

[lordwow]

I will likely grab this tonight. Forgot about it yesterday.

[nuttyturnip]

I liked the demo, but I had a hard time distinguishing the colors of the rail lines on the map. Since I've still got plenty of Target points, I'll probably pick this up.

[Razzuel]

Yeah I played the demo at my friend's place and it was really awesome.

I would buy it if my 360 wasn't broken and on its way to Microsoft.

[KiLL3r]

Yeah this game is totally addicted, It's easier then I was expecting to be. The only thing that bothers me is that it doesn't have music, well it does but it doesnt play throughout the game. It only comes up when someone gets down to 31 trains left and sometimes near the end of the game.

Also Where the hell does it say How many turns are left? I got screwed over this once. I thought I had enough time to get another route going but after I selected the ticket it says Final Turn. In the end that route cost me -20 points and the game.

[nuttyturnip]

According to the rules, the game brings up "Final Turn" at any point that one player has 2 or fewer train cards. Worked for me in the demo; looks like you can strategically end the game whenever you want.

[Pure Apathy]

Yeah I played the demo at my friend's place and it was really awesome.

I would buy it if my 360 wasn't broken and on its way to Microsoft.

I had the same problem as well. I wish you could zoom in on the map. I will probably give the game another try though. I really enjoy playing the PC version though.

[SpazX]

You can zoom in/out with the triggers, there are 3 levels of zoom.

[Pure Apathy]

You can zoom in/out with the triggers, there are 3 levels of zoom.

Oh great, I'll probably end up buying this then. I actually turned it off my first time playing because I was getting frustrated trying to figure out which colors I needed for my routes.

How is the online multiplayer?

[bigdsinferno]

Oh great, I'll probably end up buying this then. I actually turned it off my first time playing because I was getting frustrated trying to figure out which colors I needed for my routes.

How is the online multiplayer?

i've only been playing multiplayer and i love it.

[SpazX]

Played my first match online and did horribly (like 79 vs 113 or something for the highest 2). Fucking dick blocking my shit for no good reason.

[Pure Apathy]

Well I just gave the game another try, and being able to zoom has me sold. If you guys want to play sometime go ahead and add me. My GT is Pure Apathy. Maybe we can get a CAG Ticket to Ride night started up.

[SpazX]

I sent friend requests to both RawisJericho and bigdsinferno

[davyd]

Bought this game this morning, played at least 4 hours. Anyone manage to get the achievement for 8 city links? The most I managed to get was 5. Seems nearly impossible to get 8.

[RelentlessRolento]

I still havent gotten time to play this or the demo due to relatives being in town and I was wondering is the single player AI as good or near the level of Catan? if so I would love this probably.

[davyd]

Well, I played a game with all hard AI opponents, and they played...differently. It seems that rather than focus on building their own score they just do whatever they can to block my connections. I ended up going nearly into Kansas to connect LA with Portland.

[Decker]

I like it a lot, but I have a hell of a time telling red routes from orange ones. Anyone else have that problem or do I need to go get a color-blindness test?

[Pure Apathy]

I like it a lot, but I have a hell of a time telling red routes from orange ones. Anyone else have that problem or do I need to go get a color-blindness test?

Try zooming in, I had the same problem at first. If you can't make the colors out after zooming in on the map, then I would suggest adjusting the colors and if that doesn't help, a color-blindness test.

6 is the highest amount of destinations I've been able to make so far.

I'm loving this game, but I hate getting cock blocked by other players. Especially when you are close to completing a destination. That's what makes the game fun though.

I also accepted your friend request Spaz.

Anyone else here down for a CAG get together?

[mac101010]

i'm down for a CAG get together. i'll add one of u guys, and the rest once we get in a room.

[KiLL3r]

Definitely down with CAG Ticket to ride night, Sign me up.

[MisterHand]

I bought this one without even trying the demo, no regrets at all. I'm definitely up for some multiplayer with y'all.

[Pure Apathy]

Looks like we have a full room now with myself, Spaz, mac, KiLL3r, and MisterHand. When would you guys like to play?

[SpazX]

I friend requested you other 3 guys (mac, kill3r, and misterhand). I can play whenever really, I don't have much going on now. Maybe we can set it up some time to take turns getting the canadian content achievement :-P. I don't see ever getting that one in a real match...

[Pure Apathy]

I friend requested you other 3 guys (mac, kill3r, and misterhand). I can play whenever really, I don't have much going on now. Maybe we can set it up some time to take turns getting the canadian content achievement :-P. I don't see ever getting that one in a real match...

The CC achievement thing sounds fine to me. I'm getting ready to go mow the yard and then I'll be back online. I'll send the others a friend request later today. If you guys want to do it later today or tonight just let me know. I should be around.

[KiLL3r]

Definitely up for a game tonight, if guys are on we should set one up.

[Pure Apathy]

Definitely up for a game tonight, if guys are on we should set one up.

Alright. Right now it's 5:37 CST for me. I should be on around 8:00-8:30 CST tonight.

[Pure Apathy]

I'm getting on now.

[Razzuel]

Damn I hope this CAG get together Ticket to Ride thing doesn't die by the time I get my 360 back from Microsoft because I think the game is fucking awesome.

[Pure Apathy]

We need some more people, right now it's just KiLL3r and I playing. :(

[SpazX]

Hey, I'll try to get on now if you're still playing.

[Pure Apathy]

We're still on.

[bigdsinferno]

sorry, guys..i probably won't be getting on much this weekend as my girlfriend is hogging the tv by playing singstar.

[SpazX]

I'm out for tonight, good games

[Pure Apathy]

That was fun. I can't wait to try it with a few more of us in a game. It'll probably get crazy.

[davyd]

.

[toper]

I'm loving this game and would like to join the group:

GT = Toper331

I'm available anytime...if you see me online, just shoot me an invite and I'll join...thanks!

[Bretters]

Is it worth the price if you don't really have much interest in playing online?

[Jek Porkins]

This game is where it's at. I just hope that available games don't dry up like they did with Lost Cities.

[Decker]

It's got a LOT more depth and longevity than Lost Cities, which is really a one trick pony.


If you look in the How To Play section, they have the rules lined up for both 1910 and Europe expansions already. 1910 seems like just a mini-expansion with some slightly different bonuses and maybe a couple new cards.
Europe, on the other hand is a new map (obviously) and has many new rules including the use of ferries, building tunnels and building train stations to use another player's line in your destination route.

I'd guess that 1910 would be pretty inexpensive based on what's involved but I expect Europe to be at least 400 points. I'd probably get it for that.

Feel free to send me an invite. I've not tried online yet; I suspect I'd get slaughtered. But if you guys don't mind me bringing up the caboose in scoring, I'd be in for the occasional game as I continue to figure this game out.

[KiLL3r]

It was fun playing with RawisJericho and Spazx, good games guys. Hopefully we'll have a full room of CAGs next time around.

[KiLL3r]

Is it worth the price if you don't really have much interest in playing online?

Honestly, I don't think it's worth the price if your not playing online.

The game does feature local multiplayer up to 3 players (you can't play with locals online), but it's a pain. The game has some sort of cover your eyes feature, were you have to press A to confirm when it's safe to take your turn. Once your done, it will show on screen who's next and controller will vibrate to notify each player it's there turn.

[lordwow]

Honestly, I don't think it's worth the price if your not playing online.

The game does feature local multiplayer up to 3 players (you can't play with locals online), but it's a pain. The game has some sort of cover your eyes feature, were you have to press A to confirm when it's safe to take your turn. Once your done, it will show on screen who's next and controller will vibrate to notify each player it's there turn.

Wow. That's actually awesome. My fiancee and I love to play Carcassone together, and we don't mind doing that on a game that requires it.

[Viva Las Vegas]

That is very cool. It is great they at least give you a local option. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[Pure Apathy]

I'd rather pay $10 and get the XBLA version instead of 30-40 for the board game. Plus, one thing I thought of is that it has to be a pain in the ass to pick up all of the trains after every game when you play the board game.

[benjamouth]

Just bought this after trying the demo, fun little game.

[Pure Apathy]

This game is so much fun. I can't wait for the expansions now. The 1910 expansion adds 39 extra destination tickets, so the total with that expansion will be 69.

My guess is 1910 will be 100-300 points and Europe will be 400 points.

[DCriminal]

This is a fantastic game. Its quickly becoming one of my favorite Live games.

[Pure Apathy]

Anyone up for a game sometime soon or tonight? I'd like to do a game with at least 4 players.

[Decker]

I might be able to play, though I'm still just figuring the game out. Add me to your friends list if you like. :)

[KiLL3r]

I'm down with a game tonight.

[ZForce915]

I just finished playing the demo I and I think I like this. I was so focused on trying to connect my routes that I didn't realize the computer was claiming paths that I would have needed, so I'm also starting to see where the strategy comes in.

I just wish that some of these XBLA games would try the 400 price point sometimes...where did those go? :-)

[Pure Apathy]

Ok I just sent friend requests out to a bunch of you on here. I'm going to get on for about 10 minutes to see if anyone wants to play. If no one gets on I'm just going to get off of XBL for the night since I'm starting to get really tired.

[Decker]

I just wish that some of these XBLA games would try the 400 price point sometimes...where did those go? :-)

God, I grow tired of complaints like this. The only games that ever were released at 400 points were either classic arcade games (joust, frogger, dig-dug), super-simple, super-sucky games like Bliss Island and Space Giraffe, or two decent, deep games (Geometry Wars, Uno) that launched the Arcade and Live Vision, respectively.

Please people, stop saying "I wish this game was 400 points", because it just isn't happening.
Besides this game is certainly worth 800 points.

[Pure Apathy]

Ok, my friends list is starting to get really cluttered with people I've met on XBL and CAG. So to make it easier I made a new user name called CAG TTR.

I'm going to go through and add everyone on here as a friend on that gamer tag. Then everyone on here will only need to use one spot on their friends list for all of the CAGs who would like to play this game.

All you need to do is add CAG TTR as a friend, and then hit view friends to see everyone on the list and then you can send them invites when you want to play Ticket to Ride.

[Pure Apathy]

Ok I just sent out invites to everyone who posted that they have or were thinking about buying Ticket to Ride.

If you want in on the list, just add CAG TTR as a friend and post in here saying you did so. Then I'll get on that name and accept your request.

[lordwow]

Bought this and spent 3 hours playing. Can destroy the AI, now working on figuring out how to win against people.

[ZForce915]

God, I grow tired of complaints like this. The only games that ever were released at 400 points were either classic arcade games (joust, frogger, dig-dug), super-simple, super-sucky games like Bliss Island and Space Giraffe, or two decent, deep games (Geometry Wars, Uno) that launched the Arcade and Live Vision, respectively.

Please people, stop saying "I wish this game was 400 points", because it just isn't happening.
Besides this game is certainly worth 800 points.

I don't think it is unreasonable to want some games to release at 400 points. There is no reason to jump down my throat just because you've heard this argument before, it's not like I've been spamming threads with this request.

Every game being released at 800 points means I buy fewer games. It's kinda like the Boom Blox game for the Wii, at $50 there is no way I was buying that at full price. I'm not making the argument that this game isn't worth 800 points (I'm still considering buying it) but I still long for the 400 point game is all.

[Decker]

I don't think it is unreasonable to want some games to release at 400 points. There is no reason to jump down my throat just because you've heard this argument before, it's not like I've been spamming threads with this request.

Every game being released at 800 points means I buy fewer games. It's kinda like the Boom Blox game for the Wii, at $50 there is no way I was buying that at full price. I'm not making the argument that this game isn't worth 800 points (I'm still considering buying it) but I still long for the 400 point game is all.

Sorry, I don't mean to jump down your throat. Nothing personal was ment and I appologize for my snippy post. It's just that every single XBLA thread has somebody longing for games at half-price. That just isn't going to happen. My concern with the XBLA is that after that Penny Arcade game, more games will be priced at 1200 or 1600 points and I would really have an issue with that. As it is, I think 800 points is fair for a new orginal or remade Arcade game. If anything, we can hope that Live revisits their "Arcade Hits" program and discounts more of the older titles.

Of course as a CAG, the trick is to buy points when they're cheap. I bought $160 worth of points for $100 at the last Target sale and got a few rainchecks as well. So what appears to be a $10 actually is only running me $6.25 + tax. that makes it more tolerable. But even at $10, I think Ticket To Ride is well worth it.

[delirium266]

I don't think it is unreasonable to want some games to release at 400 points. There is no reason to jump down my throat just because you've heard this argument before, it's not like I've been spamming threads with this request.

Every game being released at 800 points means I buy fewer games. It's kinda like the Boom Blox game for the Wii, at $50 there is no way I was buying that at full price. I'm not making the argument that this game isn't worth 800 points (I'm still considering buying it) but I still long for the 400 point game is all.

I'd rather see original games than crappy ports of games that are 20 years old. With all the hoops developers have to jump through to get their game released onto XBLA, I think 800 points is a fair price for most of these games that were created from scratch. It just isn't worth it to spend all that time and money developing a game from scratch then going through the Microsoft certification process, only to sell for $5 and have a good chunk of that taken out for Microsoft royalties. $10 is not a lot to ask for these games.

[DCriminal]

Bought this and spent 3 hours playing. Can destroy the AI, now working on figuring out how to win against people.

The AI doesn't really engage in "prick" maneuvers very often, but you will encounter them frequently when playing online. These are moves like claiming the single card run between Seattle and Portland early in the game to make the Seattle to Los Angeles destination that much harder to finish.

[MisterHand]

I assume MS takes a percentage out of every game, rather than a flat fee? (Correct me if this is wrong). There's been a lot of games that I would have picked up at 400pts vs. 800pts, and I know I'm not alone. If the developer sells twice as many games, then it doesn't matter if it's 400pts any more.

As for Ticket to Ride, this is most certainly worth the 800pts. Especially when compared to, say, Frogger 2. Bring on the expansions!

[ZForce915]

:DSorry, I don't mean to jump down your throat. Nothing personal was ment and I appologize for my snippy post. It's just that every single XBLA thread has somebody longing for games at half-price. That just isn't going to happen. My concern with the XBLA is that after that Penny Arcade game, more games will be priced at 1200 or 1600 points and I would really have an issue with that. As it is, I think 800 points is fair for a new orginal or remade Arcade game. If anything, we can hope that Live revisits their "Arcade Hits" program and discounts more of the older titles.

Of course as a CAG, the trick is to buy points when they're cheap. I bought $160 worth of points for $100 at the last Target sale and got a few rainchecks as well. So what appears to be a $10 actually is only running me $6.25 + tax. that makes it more tolerable. But even at $10, I think Ticket To Ride is well worth it.

It's all good :-)

I take the same approach when it comes to MS points (or Wii points for that matter), I try to never pay full price for them.

As for the cost issue, I think it is safe to say that I'll have to accept that 800 is the price point for original titles. I agree that seeing games priced at 1200 and 1600 points is a scary precedent and I'm not all about that. Paying more than $10 for a game that you'll never be able to resell is not something we should start accepting.

All that being said I'd still like to see a developer realize that they will sell a lot more games if they are willing to try the 400 price point!

[Viva Las Vegas]

Love the game... but the few times I've played a rank match (one with 4 and once with 5 players) I've never made it to the end of the game without everyone getting disconnected and replaced with computer AI.

[MisterHand]

Love the game... but the few times I've played a rank match (one with 4 and once with 5 players) I've never made it to the end of the game without everyone getting disconnected and replaced with computer AI.I've never had this happen. Might want to verify that your NAT is open.

[lordwow]

I've had other people disconnect, but not me.

[KiLL3r]

Love the game... but the few times I've played a rank match (one with 4 and once with 5 players) I've never made it to the end of the game without everyone getting disconnected and replaced with computer AI.

It does sound like your NAT is on Moderate or on Strict, hence why you keep seeing people disconnect.

[Viva Las Vegas]

When I test my connection it is "open". If I am getting "open" when I run a test is there anything else I can try to have this not happen? If it has something to do with my router/bridge would it be most likely be the router or the bridge? Thanks.

[io]

Bought this Tuesday night and sunk about 3 hours into it. I like it.

[Razzuel]

What the fuck. I get my 360 back and buy Ticket to Ride, only to have no one online playing the game.

[KiLL3r]

It takes time to find games, just keep refreshing or host a game.

[the_punisher]

Just bought it using osme of my free 5000 MS points from the 100 point scam promotion. It's actually very addicting, first time i've spent so much time on an arcade game.

One map is getting a little lod though. Any news on expansions?

[DCriminal]

European map to drop next Wednesday!
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/ticket-to-rides-europe-expansion-arrives-next-wednesday/

I'm hoping that there will be extra destination tickets for the US board as well. 600 pts is a bit steep, in my opinion, but I will end up buying it .

[KiLL3r]

European map to drop next Wednesday!
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/23/ticket-to-rides-europe-expansion-arrives-next-wednesday/

I'm hoping that there will be extra destination tickets for the US board as well. 600 pts is a bit steep, in my opinion, but I will end up buying it .

That is steep, I was expecting the expansion to be around 200 points.

[lordwow]

600? What the hell is going on with expansions? 700 for Puzzle Quest, 600 for this? These are more outrageous than the Carcassone ones which added like 10 pieces.

[DCriminal]

I've been thinking about it and I have to say that I agree about the price point. 600 points is, quite simply, too steep for a map. That being said, I would consider buying the expansion if it adds game-play elements to the game. For example, more destination tickets for the US map.

Its a shame really. I really like Ticket to Ride, and want to continue supporting these types of games, but I refuse to do so at this steep of a price.

BTW - The Carcasonne "Lord and Barron" expansion is completely worth the price. Not really for the tiles, but the changes that the expansion makes to game-play.

[lordwow]

BTW - The Carcasonne "Lord and Barron" expansion is completely worth the price. Not really for the tiles, but the changes that the expansion makes to game-play.

Ya, I meant the River ones, but good call.

Though I didn't buy any of them because I have them all for the real board game.

[bigdsinferno]

i would have spent 600 points for the europe map and the 1910 map together. But, this just means that they are going charge 600 each and i don't want to support that.

[lordwow]

Ya, I agree. It's setting an awful precedent. I mean, that's way more than Halo 3 or COD4 maps, and those maps take a ton of time to put together. They're just copying the maps from the board game here.

[Chase]

I think I'm the only person who bought Ticket to Ride who does not have any issue with the red and orange colors used in the game. I have no trouble discerning either color.

Maybe I just have superpowers?

[lordwow]

It only took me about a game to really figure out the colors, I don't have an issue with them now.

[Cyb3-rr]

That's what the zoom function is for. You can more easily discern the 2 colors. It's really not that difficult.

[SpazX]

It's a bit steep for the expansion but it does add more than a map. The European expansion is the one that has train stations I believe, so it does add different gameplay as well. I don't know if it will add more than that, but it does at least add that.

EDIT: After reading that joystiq thing it actually does list off the added elements.

[PleasantOne]

Updated the OP, but nothing you guys didn't already know way before I did...

So who's actually purchased and played Europe? I bought it, but haven't had time to try it. I was a bit taken aback by the price, but after thinking on it, I have no problem shelling out 600 points for this. It would cost me $35 or $40 to buy the TTR Europe board game. I do have to wonder if 1910 will be less, however, as there is less to that in its physical form.

I DO wish that it would have added more achievement possibilities... maybe an additional 100 points or something... It IS, afterall, an entirely different game - they could have done it easily.

I wonder if we will see the Marklin, Nordic, or Switzerland content on XBLA... There was a limited Mystery Train card expansion, too. That would be fun for them to bring to XBLA... 80 or 160 points, maybe?

I'm a big TTR ho... I know...

[davyd]

I'm refusing to buy the expansion on principle. I'd be willing to pay 400 points tops. If/when it drops, I will download it then.

Also, I'm poor.

[Chase]

I was going to get the DLC until reminded about August's XBLA offerings.

[Pure Apathy]

Anyone still play this? I would like to get a CAG game set up sometime.

[fart_bubble]

Anyone still play this? I would like to get a CAG game set up sometime.

There is a CAG TTR group but I haven't seen anyone doing anything with it since the game came out

[Pure Apathy]

There is a CAG TTR group but I haven't seen anyone doing anything with it since the game came out

Yeah I made it and played a few games with a few others. I never got in a game with more than myself and two others though.

This game is a lot of fun and we should try to get a game set up.

[Pure Apathy]

Anyone want to get a game set up?

[Viva Las Vegas]

Anyone here playing with the Euro DLC? I was thinking about taking the plunge but wasn't sure if there would be anyone to play with online. How is the Euro dlc?
I've never played TTR until I bought it as a XBLA game. Love it.

Anyone know if there is any other board games like this or Carcassone coming to XBLA?

[deszaras]

Anyone here playing with the Euro DLC? I was thinking about taking the plunge but wasn't sure if there would be anyone to play with online. How is the Euro dlc?
I've never played TTR until I bought it as a XBLA game. Love it.

Anyone know if there is any other board games like this or Carcassone coming to XBLA?


I haven't heard of anything coming down like those games. I LOVE both of them. I haven't gotten the Euro DLC because I haven't decided whether it's worth it either.

[EnderA6]

Anyone here playing with the Euro DLC? I was thinking about taking the plunge but wasn't sure if there would be anyone to play with online. How is the Euro dlc?


I prefer the euro dlc. i think its a better map that leads to a more interesting game. but that being said I dont know if i would recommend it for everyone. but it was worth it for me
chase, we should play sometime.

[hendrickx]

I prefer the euro dlc. i think its a better map that leads to a more interesting game. but that being said I dont know if i would recommend it for everyone. but it was worth it for me
chase, we should play sometime.

I prefer the 1910 mega map

[deszaras]

I prefer the euro dlc. i think its a better map that leads to a more interesting game. but that being said I dont know if i would recommend it for everyone. but it was worth it for me
chase, we should play sometime.

I might consider getting it then. I play this game mostly by myself and maybe the change in map will be a good change of scenery.