Zug um Zug: Deutschland
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.9 / 5
- Year
- 2012
About the game
Zug um Zug: Deutschland is a standalone entry in the Ticket to Ride series, released specifically for the German and Austrian market. Players collect train cards to claim routes between cities on a map set at the turn of the 20th century, aiming to build networks that complete their secret destination tickets. Points are earned for claiming routes and completed tickets, while incomplete tickets count against a player's final score. It reuses the map from Ticket to Ride: Märklin but drops that game's passenger mechanism, with slightly adjusted ticket and train-card counts. Designed for 2-5 players, it plays in about 60 minutes.
Hobbli's Notes
A dependable, familiar entry in the beloved Ticket to Ride family, offering the same accessible route-building fun with a historic German-market map. It's an easy recommendation for anyone who already loves Ticket to Ride and wants a fresh geography to explore.
What we like
- Built on the accessible, beloved Ticket to Ride route-building system.
- Historic German map adds fresh geography for series fans.
- Simple rules make it ideal for family play.
- Rewards both route completion and network planning.
Keep in mind
- Released specifically for the German/Austrian market, limiting broader availability.
- Very similar to other Ticket to Ride maps for series veterans.
- Train-card draw luck affects route planning.
Who it's for
Great for families and casual groups aged 8 and up who enjoy accessible route-building games, especially existing Ticket to Ride fans.
