Ticket to Ride® News

[h3][WINNER ANNOUNCED][/h3]

We are thrilled to announce that Sei has won the India competition! 🏆
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3290751647

🎉 Congratulations to our winner! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who participated and stay tuned for more exciting events and opportunities!

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The India Expansion has brought amazing new challenges, and we want to see the wonderful mandalas you’re making on Ticket to Ride to earn the Mandala Bonus! 🪷

Earn at least three of the six new achievements available from the India Expansion, take a screenshot of one of your stunning mandala routes, and you could be in with a chance to win a Round the World Ticket for you or a friend! Alternatively, you can gift the base game to a friend as your prize.

Here are the achievements you can aim for to enter the competition:

• Mandala Apprentice: Form your first Mandala
  
• Coastal Circle: Form a Mandala that uses at least two ferry routes
  
• Golden Circle: Form a Mandala that includes Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur
  
• Exclusive Loop: Win on the India map while stopping all opponents from scoring a Mandala bonus
  
• India Express: Win on the India map without a Mandala bonus
  
• Mandala Maharaja: Win on the India map while earning a 40 point Mandala bonus
  
  

Once you've submitted your screenshot, all qualified contestants will be entered into a random draw. The winner will be selected at random from the pool of contestants.

Good luck!

[h3]The India Expansion has arrived, and it brings a whole new experience for you![/h3]

Meet Bhaskar Singh, a little boy with huge dreams of becoming a world-famous poet. Travel across India with him, searching for each city’s most iconic and inspirational landmarks. Then, head out with Dr Aanandi Johri, a travelling doctor who moves from place to place providing medical support for those in need.


Travel in utter luxury in the new locomotive, the Maharaja’s Chariot, particularly when coupled with the new Maharani’s Palace carriage! Alternatively, fuel your journey with prestige with the Star Royale locomotive, and add a touch of elegance with the Lotus Wagon carriage.

Embrace new ways of strategising on the India map with the elusive Mandala Bonus. To earn these useful points, complete a ticket by creating multiple routes to the two locations it asks for. The more tickets you complete this way, the more bonus points you’ll earn!


Head off on the journey of a lifetime every time you play! The India Expansion is available now – what are you waiting for?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2938570/Ticket_to_Ride__India_Expansion/

[h3]The India Expansion is making its way to Ticket to Ride soon! [/h3]
Bhaskar Singh and Dr Aanandi Johri can’t wait to meet you and set off on adventures!

Here are a few things you have to look forward to in India:

The Mandala Bonus encourages new ways of strategising! Finish a ticket in different ways to grab bonus points at the end of the game!


Two new locomotives and two new carriages join your fleet! The Star Royale powers across the land on the back of a historic legacy, and the Maharaja’s Chariot delivers luxuries galore. The Lotus Wagon carriage is perfect for flower lovers, where the Maharani’s Palace carriage will keep passengers comfy through their whole journey.


Get ready to continue your journey across the world with the India Expansion – coming soon!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2938570/Ticket_to_Ride__India_Expansion/

Greetings, travellers!

Our team continues to work on improving and refining the game as we draw closer to our next expansion. Here's what changed in this update:

[h3]Bug fixes and improvements[/h3]

• A much smoother PnP experience, players can claim tunnels without any crashes.
  
• Friend invites now work inside lobbies.
  
• The station icon on the Europe map now displays correctly when completing a ticket.
  
• Players are able to create a Bubble account without any visual issues.
  
• The default card back should no longer appear when drawing cards.
  
• Various translation issues have been fixed.
  
• The "Maximum number of Single Player saves" error now redirects you to the correct games tab.
  
• Crashes should occur less frequently now.
  
• The game will now start automatically a few seconds after all players are ready.
  

We appreciate your ongoing feedback! Please keep reporting any issues or suggestions you may have to help us further improve the game via the Steam Community Hub, Discord or [email protected].

Ready to prove you’re the ultimate railway master?

With the new Leaderboards feature, you can now build your rail empire while facing off against players worldwide in an epic race to the top. It's time to see if you have what it takes to dominate the tracks and claim your spot among the best!

[h2]How It Works[/h2]

In our game, stars determine your rank and position on the leaderboard. Let’s talk about how you can use them to climb the ranks and show off your skills!

[h3]Ranked Games[/h3]

Some game modes are now ‘ranked,’ meaning your performance in these modes will directly affect your rank, giving you stars each time you advance. You can earn stars on any map in single-player mode (for Single Player Leaderboard) and Online and Async modes (for Online Leaderboard).

[h3]Stars and Games Won[/h3]

After each match, you'll gain or lose stars based on your performance compared to your expected position. This expectation is calculated using your rank and the ranks of your opponents.


You can also lose stars if you don’t perform well. This means a player who wins most of their 20 games will rank much higher than someone who plays 100 games but loses most of them, especially if they lose against players with lower ranks.

[h3]Climbing the Leaderboards[/h3]

As you collect stars, you'll hit new milestones and your rank gets a shiny upgrade. Everyone starts at Bronze, but you can move up through the tiers as you get better. The ultimate goal? Reaching the prestigious Diamond rank!


[h3]Navigating Leaderboards[/h3]

You can monitor your position on our Single-Player and Online leaderboards by navigating to the main menu's 'Leaderboards' section, which updates in real-time so you always know where you stand. The screen will display current season stats.

Each new season will offer a fresh start, resetting ranks and giving everyone a new opportunity to reach the top!


[h2]Upcoming Features and Improvements[/h2]

[h3]Hall of Fame[/h3]

At the end of each season, your stars will transfer to a Hall of Fame, ensuring that your efforts are recognised and not lost. To keep the competition fair and exciting, there will be a gradual decay in stars, giving new players a chance to compete.

[h3]Player Stats[/h3]

We’re also considering adding a Statistics page where you can see your best-ever rank and star count. If there's enough demand, we might also provide access to the previous season’s data, but we will keep the community posted on this.

But it’s not all about numbers and ranks; it’s about pushing your limits and continuously improving. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer, the Leaderboards invite you to refine your strategies and reach new heights in Ticket to Ride!

Feel free to join us on Discord to share your feedback and suggestions and participate in events! We’re planning tournaments and many other exciting activities, and can’t wait to see you all there!

– Bella & Davi, Community Team