Ticket to Ride (PC Digital Download) $2.25 (expired)

Reading reviews, it seems the AI is horrible, so only really worth getting if you plan on playing online against other people.

Quote from anewdayrising79 : It's a great game until you realize there is one way that wins 90% of the time and playing on half the map is a complete waste of time.

Please do tell

Is it possible to buy 2 copies in the same order?

http://www.ononesoftware.com/support/607/

here's a site where you can download an exe to check what OpenGL is compatible with your computer

Use the Coupon CAGROCKS for an additional 25% off on ONE PURCHASE ONLY On a single item. You cannot use it on multiple items or multiple times. I wasted my coupon on this game...

Quote from jephtastic : are you talking about vs computer AI or does this apply to the board game also?

Board game. I've played it competitively at various cons, and it's really all about who can soak up the most 6 train tracks, maybe get longest train and finish the game first. They tried to fix this by adding Globe Trotter bonus in the 1910 expansion, but unless you get really unlucky, that still won't win a game. I used to think playing your tickets would win you the game, but that just isn't true. If you get a good east to west coast ticket, it certainly helps, but anything consisting of mostly 2 train tracks (ie, the large majority of the east coast) is a complete waste; you'd be better off taking the hit.

Think of it this way: a 6 train track is 15 points versus a 2 train track for 2 points. 1 pt per train versus 2.5 points per train. Not only that, but laying 3 separate tracks is 3 turns versus 1 turn for the 6 train track, so it's more economical in both trains and turns to take a 6 train track. There's really no reason you shouldn't aim for at least 5 of the (I think) 10 available 6 car tracks. You want at least 80 points from your train, not including longest route. LA to Vancouver and then to Montreal is a pretty common way to go.

Denial strategy rarely works, but Seattle - Portland, Pheonix to LA, Nashville to Atlanta and New Orleans to Houston are your best choke points if it looks like someone is building that way.

Typically, it is better to start in the middle and build out rather than starting at each end and trying to connect, but that isn't universally true. You just don't want to make it obvious where you're trying to go; someone who knows the routes will get the idea and take the best direct path if they think you'll get in the way.

Just ordered 2 copies for myself and the wife, I'm hoping my friends who live in other states will follow suit. We've been playing Catan occasionally but I've been getting a little bored with that lately.

Sweet deal. Great game!

One time use per account, don't use it on a game that is already cheap if you are looking to buy another.

Quote from 722 : One time use per account, don't use it on a game that is already cheap if you are looking to buy another.

Good point. Added to the wiki.

Quote from anewdayrising79 : Board game. I've played it competitively at various cons, and it's really all about who can soak up the most 6 train tracks, maybe get longest train and finish the game first. They tried to fix this by adding Globe Trotter bonus in the 1910 expansion, but unless you get really unlucky, that still won't win a game. I used to think playing your tickets would win you the game, but that just isn't true. If you get a good east to west coast ticket, it certainly helps, but anything consisting of mostly 2 train tracks (ie, the large majority of the east coast) is a complete waste; you'd be better off taking the hit. Think of it this way: a 6 train track is 15 points versus a 2 train track for 2 points. 1 pt per train versus 2.5 points per train. Not only that, but laying 3 separate tracks is 3 turns versus 1 turn for the 6 train track, so it's more economical in both trains and turns to take a 6 train track. There's really no reason you shouldn't aim for at least 5 of the (I think) 10 available 6 car tracks. You want at least 80 points from your train, not including longest route. LA to Vancouver and then to Montreal is a pretty common way to go. Denial strategy rarely works, but Seattle - Portland, Pheonix to LA, Nashville to Atlanta and New Orleans to Houston are your best choke points if it looks like someone is building that way. Typically, it is better to start in the middle and build out rather than starting at each end and trying to connect, but that isn't universally true. You just don't want to make it obvious where you're trying to go; someone who knows the routes will get the idea and take the best direct path if they think you'll get in the way.

Come again...

Quote from Gamer X : If only you could play more than one person per computer... may get it yet, to work on strategy for when I finally cave and get the board game

If you buy the board game there is a free code to activate the online PC game

My Solo games vs. Computer opponents have crashed three times out of four, good price, but not impressed with the game integrity thus far.

Quote from jackc6900 : Come again...

If you couldn't follow that, you're beyond my ability to help.

The ipad version is also only $2.

Which is the better platform, PC or iPAD? It would seem an ipad would be a natural for board game simulation?

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/t...54688?mt=8