# of players2-4
# of trains45
# initial cards4
# initial tickets3, keep 2+
# extra tickets3, keep 1+
Discarded ticketsbottom of the deck
End-game bonusLongest route (10 points)
Mandala Bonus

Bonus for connecting the same two cities via 2+ separate, non-overlapping paths

  • A Mandala is formed when you connect the same pair of cities via two or more distinct paths using only your own routes
  • Each qualifying city pair scores independently
  • In 4-player games only, both parallel routes between the same two cities may be claimed by the same player
Distinct paths between same two citiesBonus Points
2 paths5 points
3 paths10 points
4+ paths15 points
Route scoring
1 train1 pt
2 trains2 pts
3 trains4 pts
4 trains7 pts
5 trains10 pts
6 trains15 pts