A few years ago my best friends, Shell and Rich, introduced me to a game called Ticket to Ride. It's not a difficult game, Shell and I always "play nice", and yet there can be quite a bit of strategy and frustation behind it. We have had many a "T2R" marathon during which we have a Harry Potter movie (or 2, or 3) playing in the background and snacks to munch on. Shell and I have even created new routes (using Rich's old Magick cards) and have played with 2 sets of trains each instead of the usual 1. We're always looking for new ways to play the game, and apparently so is the game designer!! Since the original North America edition, there have also been Europe, Marklin, and Nordic Countries editions of the game, as well as expansion packs with different routes, cards, options, and even boards. Shell and Rich own the N.A., Europe & Marklin editions, and the 1910 & Switzerland expansion packs. Last Friday night we had a game night to play the Switzerland version of the game. We put the 5th H.P. on first, and then the first H.P., and had popcorn, bananas and pretzel sticks with melted chocolate. Yum! Of course Nala joined in and it was a really fun night, despite the fact that both Shell and Rich had very little sleep the night before (Rich having gone to the midnight showing of Cloverfield, and Shell having put in OT at work). I wonder what version Days of Wonder will come up with next?!
Nala helping me with my next move
Shell and Nala
Rich and Nala
Nala zonked out under my feet and the chair...
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