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The Isle of Cats is a competitive, medium-weight, card-drafting, polyomino cat-placement board game for 1-4 players (6 with expansions). You are citizens of Squalls End on a rescue mission to The Isle of Cats and must rescue as many cats as possible before the evil Lord Vesh arrives. Each cat is represented by a unique tile and belongs to a family, you must find a way to make them all fit on your boat while keeping families together. You will also need to manage resources as you:• Explore the island (by drafting cards)• Rescue cats• Find treasures• Befriend Oshax• Study ancient lessonsEach lesson you collect will give you another personal way of scoring points, and there are 38 unique lessons available. Complete lessons, fill your boat, and keep cat families together to score points, the winner will be the player with the most points after five rounds.AWARDS & HONORS2019 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Nominee2019 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee2019 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork & Presentation Nominee

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With elegantly simple gameplay, Ticket to Ride can be learned in under 15 minutes. Players collect cards of various types of train cars they then use to claim railway routes in North America. The longer the routes, the more points they earn. Additional points come to those who fulfill Destination Tickets – goal cards that connect distant cities; and to the player who builds the longest continuous route. "The rules are simple enough to write on a train ticket – each turn you either draw more cards, claim a route, or get additional Destination Tickets," says Ticket to Ride author, Alan R. Moon. "The tension comes from being forced to balance greed – adding more cards to your hand, and fear – losing a critical route to a competitor." Ticket to Ride continues in the tradition of Days of Wonder's big format board games featuring high-quality illustrations and components including: an oversize board map of North America, 225 custom-molded train cars, 144 illustrated cards, and wooden scoring markers. Since its introduction and numerous subsequent awards, Ticket to Ride has become the BoardGameGeek epitome of a "gateway game" -- simple enough to be taught in a few minutes, and with enough action and tension to keep new players involved and in the game for the duration. Part of the Ticket to Ride series.

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Expansion Modules:★ Kittens: Focus on speed to rescue kittens as well as cats.★ Beasts: Build friendships between your cat families and ancient beasts.★ Events: Find new ways to score points as the rules of the game change around you.Box Contents:• 25 beast figures (5 of each type)• 18 wooden rats• 20 unique kitten tiles (4 of each color)• 18 unique beast tiles• 15 unique event tiles• 1 lesson module (8 lesson cards)• 7 family cards• 3 bags (1 beast, 1 event, and 1 kitten)• 10 semi-permanent tokens• 64 point tokens (32 x 1 point, 32 x 5 point)• 2 rulebooks (standard and family)• 1 scorepad

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This item is a pre-order item with an expected release date of 5/31/2024. Orders containing a pre-order item WILL NOT SHIP until the final pre-order item is able to be shipped. Dates and product details are subject to change as new information from the manufacturer is updated.  Enjoy the City of Lights! Find yourself transported to the glamorous Paris of the roaring twenties. Jump aboard an open platform bus, cruise down les Champs-Elysées, admire the Eiffel Tower and conclude your day by enjoying a picturesque sunset from a charming terrace in Montmartre. In this fast-paced Ticket to Ride game, players race one another to visit the most iconic locations of the city and complete their Destination Tickets. The winning player will efficiently utilize the Parisian bus network in this new and very unique board map. UNIQUE PARIS MÉTRO THEME: Experience the charm of building your own version of the Paris Métro in this special edition of Ticket to Ride. SPECIAL CARD ROLES: Utilize red, white, and blue cards strategically to expand your rail network across the iconic city of Paris. FAMILY STRATEGY GAME: Engage the whole family with easy-to-learn gameplay, perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. IMMERSIVE PARISIAN EXPERIENCE: Travel through the streets of Paris and plan your routes to connect famous landmarks and districts. CLASSIC TICKET TO RIDE GAMEPLAY: Enjoy the beloved mechanics of Ticket to Ride with a unique twist set in the romantic city of Paris.

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This item is a pre-order item with an expected release date of 6/28/2024. Orders containing a pre-order item WILL NOT SHIP until the final pre-order item is able to be shipped. Dates and product details are subject to change as new information from the manufacturer is updated. Discover the Iberian Peninsula and embark on a train trip where every step of your journey will resonate with the rhythm of celebration. From the lively streets of Barcelona to the festive squares of Seville, collect and maximize sets of Festival Cards as your network expands. But plan your travel carefully, as other players will offer fierce competition to reach cities and claim their rewards before you do.  This Ticket to Ride expansion also includes the South Korea map, which offers a unique twist in how routes are organized. Be quick and efficiently use your High Speed Train bonuses to claim the most valuable routes and secure the highest positions on the Province Chart. This is not a stand-alone game, requires an original copy of Ticket to Ride or Ticket to Ride Europe to play.  EXPLORE IBERIA AND SOUTH KOREA: Journey through the vibrant landscapes of the Iberian Peninsula and the dynamic routes of South Korea in this exciting Ticket to Ride expansion. FESTIVAL CARD FEATURE: In the Iberia map, collect and maximize sets of Festival cards to expand your rail network and experience the cultural festivities of cities like Barcelona and Seville. HIGH SPEED TRAIN BONUSES: Utilize High Speed Train bonuses effectively in South Korea to outpace competitors and secure the most lucrative routes and rewards. STRATEGIC ROUTE PLANNING: Face fierce competition as you plan your travel strategically to claim cities and routes before others, enhancing gameplay with a new layer of challenge. BASE GAME REQUIRED: Please note that this is an expansion, and the Ticket to Ride or Ticket to Ride Europe base game is required to play. Contents Maps of Iberia and South Korea Rules and Tickets for each map 110 Train Car cards 54 Festival cards and 1 Ticket Draft card (Iberia) 1 Province mat and 1 Province scoring card (South Korea) 15 Express Train cards (South Korea)

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