I've enjoyed occasionally playing Ticket to Ride, but wasn't a big fan of it. After watching this I've decided to buy it, and yesterday we've binged 4 first scenarios in our group of 5. Really enjoyed it so far, and looking forward to what new surprises it has in stock.
Great video as always. Question: Can a new player easily join an ongoing campaign? For instance, you started a four player campaign but then a fifth wants to join a couple games in.
I am excited about this new installment of Ticket to Ride, but I have a question: will the campaign be replayable, or will we be only able to play the 12 matches once? Having seen the writing using the pen (non erasable) and the place for the stickers (non detachable, I assume), I am a bit worried. In any case, great video!
I haven't played through the campaign myself (yet), but my understanding is that you can't replay the campaign again - you will however, be able to play Ticket To Ride once this is in its completed state.
Teeny tiny mistake in the video: when Rodney is explaining at 13:54 that you can't draw a face up locomotive from the row if it's your second card, he's showing a green train card and not a locomotive card; the earlier card shown is a locomotive, so the two cards got mixed up in the shot.
Hi. Thanks for the excellent video. Others have asked but just to be clear, as I believe the video never mentioned, this is a "one-and-done" campaign, right? Meaning, after you played the 12 games the game is done and can't be repackaged for new players to play the campaign? Also, I see you mentioned that you don't know if the game can be played, with the alterations, after the 12th game. Might be a good question to have your sponsor reply and add to your video description or a pinned comment. Thanks
I just double checked my older notes (shot this awhile ago so didn't remember the answer to this off hand) - yes, you will have your own unique board that can be played on after the campaign is over. You can't repackage the campaign and start over from the start though.
@@WatchItPlayed Great. Thanks for the reply. This is important since the game will be selling for $100+ probably and it would be really hard to justify the purchase if it was done after a dozen games. 😀
Hi, Just opened the box and reading the instructions, but have a question - do the same players, or the same number of players have to continue through all steps of the 12 game sequence? Or can we start with 3, add another for round 2 and so on? A changing line-up depending on who is available. Thanks!
It encourages players use the same group. I think the video mentions there are some notes in the rulebook for how to handle if someone misses a session though. I think if you skip to the back of the rule book you'll find some thoughts there?
When connecting to a large city to draw a card... Does the route have to be adjacent to the large city or can be through multiple routes to finally get back to the large city? New Orleans only has 2 routes coming off it... Could I potentially trigger the card draw 3+ times?
I'm not quite sure I understand the question. When you claim a route, it will only connect two cities (when you claim a route, you can't connect, or go through multiple cities at once. See here for an example: th-cam.com/video/0lA8dh5veVE/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared&t=597). When you claim a route, if one of the two cities (on either end) is a large city, you gain the bonus. I hope that helps.
Hi Fabio, I avoid giving recommendations on play counts for games. What one group enjoys at a smaller player count, another group may want more. I prefer to stick to just presenting the rules. Hope you enjoy playing if you get a chance!
Thanks for the video! Such a great help! At the end of the game when you check the story deck, does the new rule apply to the game tou just played or only future games? Thanks!
Thanks for the great video! At the end of the game, when you open the story deck pause card, does that rule apply to the game you just played or only future games? Thanks!
If we play the first game with two players, will that limit the game we end up with after twelve games because we have only set up two companies? If so is there a way we can overcome this? For example can we play two companies each i.e. be two players with two sets of cards etc.
Something I learned about trains at a train museum: a locomotive with a really wide, conical smokestack, such as the one on the locomotive cards, has a wood-burning engine. Not coal or oil.
I just received my Legends of the West Game today in the mail. Inside the shipping box was the game and also a small box of Large Cities pieces, do you have any idea what those of for.
They are there to make large cities more visible, and make it less likely that someone forgets to draw a card (although there are plenty of other rules you can forget that appear through playthrough :) )
Just played the 1st episode - I'm just OK with TTR but this Legacy version already seems like it's going to be a blast. Thanks as always Rodney - you're the man.
I avoid trying to assess that, as it's so dependent on your play group. If you have players that take fast turns, the session length will be quite different than if you have several (or even one) player taking longer turns.
@@Karim-bd9vbHey, thanks for the interest. I tend to avoid giving personalized recommendations. What I like, someone else might not - but hopefully you see a few games on here that might be what you are looking for!
This game is awesome! And so are your videos!! We always come back here because we are just too lazy (or dumb) to read and understand the rules ourselves. 🙈 So thank you! Keep up the good work 😁🎉
This is a 12 part game? There will be 11 more games released? I would guess you would have additional board pieces to add to this one. Do I have to wait until I have all 12 games?
The parts for all 12 games are included in this one box. I only show the parts for the the first game, so that the surprises of the later games aren't spoiled in the video. You are meant to discover the new elements of the game as you play. BUt again, just to be clear, everything you need to play is in this one box (there aren't 11 separate games to purchase).
I'm not quite sure what you're asking as it relates to the first part of your question. You can play with any group of people, but you'll likely want to play through the campaign with the same group that started it. When the campaign is done, you can play on the finished map you've created. You can't repeat the campaign, but the game itself is still playable.
Hello, Rodney! Congratulations for this amazing video! I love to play TTR with my 82 years old mamma. :) She is very very smart and the boardgames are really helping her. One question: If I played the whole campaign with her, do I have to sell the game after this. I heard that legacy style boardgames you play just once. Thanks and cheers from São Paulo, Brazil.
I haven’t played through the whole campaign yet myself, but my understanding with this one is that you will be able to continue playing on your customized board once the campaign is done. You won’t be able to play the campaign again from the beginning, but you’ll have a playable version of Ticket to Ride that’s unique to the choice you made along the way. Does that make sense? Hope that helps!
The modular foam inserts to keep all the cards "tight" in the shoe are designed that way specifically to allow additional thickness in the card shoe, so yes you can sleeve all the cards, just remove however many foam inserts as necessary to keep them tight.
This seems sooo cool to play with people who are willing to put hours into board games. I wish I get to meet those types of people in the future
It can take time to find a game group with shared interests, to be sure!
If you ware from arizona I would play! Ticket to ride is my favorite
I’ve been very excited to see this game. Hope to get it going with my family.😊
Same here! Been waiting for this to release, so I can start playing :)
I had three different channels release videos on this game at the SAME TIME. I guess that's when the embargo ended?
*ding ding ding*
Correct!
I've enjoyed occasionally playing Ticket to Ride, but wasn't a big fan of it. After watching this I've decided to buy it, and yesterday we've binged 4 first scenarios in our group of 5. Really enjoyed it so far, and looking forward to what new surprises it has in stock.
So glad you're enjoying!
Great video as always. Question: Can a new player easily join an ongoing campaign? For instance, you started a four player campaign but then a fifth wants to join a couple games in.
I haven't personally tried this, but as I understand it, the campaign offers a way to balance this out for a player joining later in the campaign.
@@WatchItPlayed Thanks
I am excited about this new installment of Ticket to Ride, but I have a question: will the campaign be replayable, or will we be only able to play the 12 matches once? Having seen the writing using the pen (non erasable) and the place for the stickers (non detachable, I assume), I am a bit worried.
In any case, great video!
I haven't played through the campaign myself (yet), but my understanding is that you can't replay the campaign again - you will however, be able to play Ticket To Ride once this is in its completed state.
Teeny tiny mistake in the video: when Rodney is explaining at 13:54 that you can't draw a face up locomotive from the row if it's your second card, he's showing a green train card and not a locomotive card; the earlier card shown is a locomotive, so the two cards got mixed up in the shot.
Yep, good catch - can't believe that slipped past!
Hi. Thanks for the excellent video. Others have asked but just to be clear, as I believe the video never mentioned, this is a "one-and-done" campaign, right? Meaning, after you played the 12 games the game is done and can't be repackaged for new players to play the campaign?
Also, I see you mentioned that you don't know if the game can be played, with the alterations, after the 12th game. Might be a good question to have your sponsor reply and add to your video description or a pinned comment.
Thanks
I just double checked my older notes (shot this awhile ago so didn't remember the answer to this off hand) - yes, you will have your own unique board that can be played on after the campaign is over. You can't repackage the campaign and start over from the start though.
@@WatchItPlayed Great. Thanks for the reply. This is important since the game will be selling for $100+ probably and it would be really hard to justify the purchase if it was done after a dozen games. 😀
November cannot come soon enough.
Thanks for checking out the video!
Hi from the future!
Excited to try this, thanks for the video!
You're very welcome!
Is this game done after the 12 games or can it be played with the final board and rules afterwards?
You will have your own unique board that can be played on after the campaign is over.
Been looking for news about this rumor I've been hearing. Can't wait! Any release date yet?
My preorder from Game nerdz said November this year
This year, but I'm not quite sure the exact date.
We are going to our Friends tonight to play. I am excited 😊
I hope you have a great time!
Hi, Just opened the box and reading the instructions, but have a question - do the same players, or the same number of players have to continue through all steps of the 12 game sequence? Or can we start with 3, add another for round 2 and so on? A changing line-up depending on who is available. Thanks!
It encourages players use the same group. I think the video mentions there are some notes in the rulebook for how to handle if someone misses a session though. I think if you skip to the back of the rule book you'll find some thoughts there?
When connecting to a large city to draw a card... Does the route have to be adjacent to the large city or can be through multiple routes to finally get back to the large city? New Orleans only has 2 routes coming off it... Could I potentially trigger the card draw 3+ times?
I'm not quite sure I understand the question. When you claim a route, it will only connect two cities (when you claim a route, you can't connect, or go through multiple cities at once. See here for an example: th-cam.com/video/0lA8dh5veVE/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared&t=597). When you claim a route, if one of the two cities (on either end) is a large city, you gain the bonus. I hope that helps.
Thanks Rodney :-D
Please, what is the best player count for this game according to your opinion? Thank you!
Hi Fabio, I avoid giving recommendations on play counts for games. What one group enjoys at a smaller player count, another group may want more. I prefer to stick to just presenting the rules. Hope you enjoy playing if you get a chance!
when you play through the first time, is that it? will you be able to play again?
The campaign makes permanent changes, so you wouldn't be able to play the campaign again.
Thanks for the video! Such a great help! At the end of the game when you check the story deck, does the new rule apply to the game tou just played or only future games? Thanks!
@@BernadetteTangunan The new rules will apply to future games unless you’re instructed otherwise.
Thanks for the great video! At the end of the game, when you open the story deck pause card, does that rule apply to the game you just played or only future games? Thanks!
@@BernadetteTangunan The pause card will indicate which game it is for, but if memory serves correctly, there will be one for each session.
If we play the first game with two players, will that limit the game we end up with after twelve games because we have only set up two companies? If so is there a way we can overcome this? For example can we play two companies each i.e. be two players with two sets of cards etc.
That’s tough for me to answer. I played enough to teach players starting out, but haven’t had a chance to complete the campaign myself.
Did you check under the game insert? Any hidden cards? Hahah! Looking forward to checking in my copy when it arrives.
I didn't check - I don't want spoilers! :)
I'm still blown away by the sheer coincidence of Rodney randomly drawing the locomotive card at 13:30 exactly when he needed it
It's a gift, I don't talk about it much :)
WHATRE THE ODDZ
I'm getting the feeling the money tokens won't be the only thing I'll be punching out with this one 🤭
Something I learned about trains at a train museum: a locomotive with a really wide, conical smokestack, such as the one on the locomotive cards, has a wood-burning engine. Not coal or oil.
Interesting!
Just ignore any skulls you see on cards as you play. That can't be ominous! 😂😂
😵😵😵
what size are the cards in the game, are they the same as the other ticket to ride games? (57 x89 sleeve size)
They are standard magic the gathering card sized.
I just received my Legends of the West Game today in the mail. Inside the shipping box was the game and also a small box of Large Cities pieces, do you have any idea what those of for.
I'm not sure, no. Interesting!
They are there to make large cities more visible, and make it less likely that someone forgets to draw a card (although there are plenty of other rules you can forget that appear through playthrough :) )
@@altranarna3306 ah I see ty for the info. Hubby and I played the entire campaign in 15 straight hours, what fun, but we were beat when we finished.
Where did you get those boxes for the coins? Look super helpful for a lot of games
Those are known as Game Trayz.
What, no throwing the box in the air? Not feeling your oats? 😛
I don't like to be TOO predictable :)
I assume it'll be playable after the campaign is over and all changes to the board and rules have been made?
Yes, you will have your own unique board that can be played on after the campaign is over.
@@WatchItPlayed Thanks! Seems like a great thing for me to pick up as a self-given birthday present in January!
Amazing video, as always!! So excited to play!! Cheers, Rodney!!
Thank you kindly!!
Just played the 1st episode - I'm just OK with TTR but this Legacy version already seems like it's going to be a blast. Thanks as always Rodney - you're the man.
So glad things are off to a fun start :)
How long does each session take?
I avoid trying to assess that, as it's so dependent on your play group. If you have players that take fast turns, the session length will be quite different than if you have several (or even one) player taking longer turns.
😍😍😍😍
Is there all the USA map or just some areas please ?
That goes into the secrets you're meant to discover as you play, so I won't spoil that in the comments section.
Thanks. I ve never played to ticket to ride. Do you recommend me to play this one or the basic one please ?
@@Karim-bd9vbHey, thanks for the interest. I tend to avoid giving personalized recommendations. What I like, someone else might not - but hopefully you see a few games on here that might be what you are looking for!
Ok i understand . I can start to play Legacy version or Europe/USA version it doesn’t matter
wow this is a great addition to the ticket to ride games 🔥🔥🔥. can't wait to try this one out. fantastic video as always.
So glad you enjoyed - thanks for checking it out!
This game is awesome! And so are your videos!! We always come back here because we are just too lazy (or dumb) to read and understand the rules ourselves. 🙈 So thank you! Keep up the good work 😁🎉
I am always happy to assist so you can get to the gaming a little easier!
Neat!!!
Glad you liked what you saw Ben!
This is a 12 part game? There will be 11 more games released? I would guess you would have additional board pieces to add to this one. Do I have to wait until I have all 12 games?
The parts for all 12 games are included in this one box. I only show the parts for the the first game, so that the surprises of the later games aren't spoiled in the video. You are meant to discover the new elements of the game as you play. BUt again, just to be clear, everything you need to play is in this one box (there aren't 11 separate games to purchase).
What if you want to play with other people than the normal group , or what if you have finished All the missions?
I'm not quite sure what you're asking as it relates to the first part of your question. You can play with any group of people, but you'll likely want to play through the campaign with the same group that started it. When the campaign is done, you can play on the finished map you've created. You can't repeat the campaign, but the game itself is still playable.
yes that was the anwer, thank you. we will start campaign with our regular group.@@WatchItPlayed
❤I got it, but waiting on friends to be available for a marathon gaming session. Very excited
I hope you all have a great time playing!
Hello, Rodney! Congratulations for this amazing video! I love to play TTR with my 82 years old mamma. :) She is very very smart and the boardgames are really helping her. One question: If I played the whole campaign with her, do I have to sell the game after this. I heard that legacy style boardgames you play just once. Thanks and cheers from São Paulo, Brazil.
I haven’t played through the whole campaign yet myself, but my understanding with this one is that you will be able to continue playing on your customized board once the campaign is done. You won’t be able to play the campaign again from the beginning, but you’ll have a playable version of Ticket to Ride that’s unique to the choice you made along the way. Does that make sense? Hope that helps!
@@WatchItPlayed, thank you very much!
Love your channel. Your amazing. Been watching since the basement of Mansions of Madness :)
Thanks for being with us all this time!
Picked up a copy at my friendly local board game bar (yes, we have a bar here that sells board games). Thanks for the video, Rodney!
A game bar? Awesome! Have a great time playing :)
We need that!!!!
great video Rodney, was wondering whether to buy this , will definately now 🙂
Thanks for checking it out - glad you enjoyed what you saw!
High tide or ebb - you are THE ROCK in the boardg gaming world :)
Ah, very kind of you to say - glad you enjoyed!
Awesome just need to wait tell Nov 6th now……☹️. I can’t wait.
Time always seems to be going so fast - it'll be here before we know it!
if sleeve will it fit to the box? and when will it release?
I don't sleeve, so I'm not sure.
The modular foam inserts to keep all the cards "tight" in the shoe are designed that way specifically to allow additional thickness in the card shoe, so yes you can sleeve all the cards, just remove however many foam inserts as necessary to keep them tight.
@@Endeva09 tyvm
Thank you for making great video's. This helps a lot with my questions that I've had about the game.
Very glad to know it was useful!
Rodney coming in clutch with the how to play video, like always. Can’t wait to start playing this on Wednesday.
Have a great time playing!