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Mastering the Rails in Solo Play: Can You Beat an AI Trained by Experts?

Hello, fellow Ticket to Ride enthusiasts!

Today, we're thrilled to explore a feature we know many of you have been eagerly anticipating: our advanced AI!

Marmalade Game Studio's AI in Ticket to Ride is far from your ordinary computer opponent. It has been meticulously crafted to mimic real players, ensuring that it challenges you as you progress through the game. Our development team put in countless hours studying and interviewing top players to create an AI that adapts, strategizes, and competes in real-time. The outcome is a dynamic AI system that delivers a satisfying gameplay experience for both newcomers and seasoned pros.


The secret of our Ai’s prowess? It doesn’t just play the game; it studies it. We’re using cutting-edge technology that allows us to run thousands of game simulations lightning-fast. It’s almost like teaching our AI through ‘‘experience’’. We pit AI against AI, refining their strategies based on thousands of trial runs.

Cristina Mereuta, co-CEO of Marmalade Game Studio, sums it up nicely:

"We all know that one friend who doesn't just win but dominates the game with a 200-point lead. We interviewed over a hundred such players to understand their approach and molded our AI system based on their input. The result is a live AI that utilizes top-notch strategies for victory and responds in real-time to the game's developments. This gives us the best of both worlds: a satisfying experience for expert players and a laid-back game for those newer to the scene."

So, are you up for the challenge?

Ticket to Ride will launch on November 14, 2023. Don't miss the train – add Ticket to Ride to your Wishlist today and prepare to challenge our AI in an exciting showdown of wits!

— Bella, Community Manager