--- product_id: 162006205 title: "Ticket to Ride: Japan + Italy" brand: "asmodee" price: "Β£6.20" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/162006205-ticket-to-ride-japan-italy store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Stunning visuals High-speed gameplay Collaborative strategy Ticket to Ride: Japan + Italy **Brand:** asmodee **Price:** Β£6.20 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎲 Unleash Your Inner Strategist! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ticket to Ride: Japan + Italy by asmodee - **How much does it cost?** Β£6.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/162006205-ticket-to-ride-japan-italy) ## Best For - asmodee enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted asmodee brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Explore Italy Too:** Travel beyond Japan for a rich cultural experience. - β€’ **Zoom Across Japan:** Experience the thrill of high-speed travel! - β€’ **Collaborative Gameplay:** Team up for bonuses and shared victories. - β€’ **Risk and Reward Dynamics:** Neglect can cost youβ€”stay sharp! - β€’ **Strategic Dilemmas Await:** Choose wisely between personal and shared goals. ## Overview The Days of Wonder Board Game offers an exhilarating journey through Japan and Italy, combining high-speed train adventures with strategic decision-making. Players must navigate collaborative challenges and personal goals, all while enjoying breathtaking scenery and immersive gameplay. ## Description Zoom across Japan in a bullet train admiring Mount Fuji through the mist or take the Tokyo subway to your final destination. On this map, you face a dilemma between investing in the Bullet Train network, routes that can be used by all players to complete Destination Tickets, or focusing on your individual tracks. Weigh your options carefully because the players who contribute the most to this shared project will be rewarded with a larger bonus, and players who don’t build any Bullet Trains will suffer the consequences! Review: Two Games in One - My wife and I have a few of the Ticket to Ride games, and we play it online as well. Very enjoyable games, provided you don't play them in the full cut-throat manner in which they were intended. Feelings can get hurt. Tempers may flare. Drinking may result. I got this Japan version for my wife for Christmas and BONUS! It contained Italy too! (other side of the board). BE AWARE that this is an expansion game, which means you must have one of the base games like the Ticket to Ride US or Europe, because you use the trains and train cards from those games. This set does include the bullet trains required for the Japan game, along with separate destination cards for Japan and Italy, but it DOES NOT include regular trains or train cards (which you can't play without). We enjoy playing both Italy and Japan, but if we're feeling intellectually lazy, we choose Italy over Japan because the latter has you occasionally worm-holing from one place to another, and can make you spend more time up front figuring out how to get from here to there. (For you programmers out there, think of jumping to a subroutine, only without returning). And with Japan, you also have separate markers to keep track of how many bullet trains you each put down, and there's extra scoring in the end based on who went further on that scoring. Last, Japan may leave you struggling a bit more with pronunciations--but you learn something, so stop complaining! In general, I'd recommend this game and rate it as low difficulty getting started (maybe moderate if you haven't played the predecessor base games), and moderate difficulty in getting to understand winning strategies. Addendum: Read the rule book. There are a few gotcha's. For example, when playing Italy, you use all 45 of your color trains, but with Japan, you only use 20 of them. Enjoy!! Review: Excellent twists on a classic game - All Ticket to Ride expansion maps have their own twists on the original and these maps are no exception. Italy is similar to Old West and Legendary Asia in that a connected, varied network is rewarded, though the compulsory connection rules from Old West don't apply. The map gets congested very quickly for anything beyond a 2-player game and really forces some tough decisions from players. The ferries are a solid mechanic as well, though not why I personally enjoy the map. Japan on the other hand is fast-paced due to players only having 20 trains in their color. The bullet train mechanic is really well done and players really need to stay on top of things to ensure they're not caught flat-footed by a player who ends the game quickly or who gains a commanding lead in bullet train development. I'm not sure which side I like better yet. Usually with the double map expansions I have a clear preference but not this time. That tells me that both maps will get plenty of play and that this is a very good expansion. I think the key for both is the map's ability to consistently force tough decisions due to a rapidly changing landscape. One other thing to note is that the map board itself is high quality and it is big. I'd recommend being very careful in folding and unfolding to ensure no damage. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07YCWF42Y | | Additional Features | Bullet Train Network, Ferry Routes | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #319,521 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #8,371 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Asmodee | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable | | Color | Multi | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,574 Reviews | | Edition | Family Edition | | Educational Objective | Improve strategic thinking and decision-making skills | | Estimated Playing Time | 60 Minutes | | Expansion For | Ticket to Ride | | Genre | Family, Strategy | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00824968201329 | | Included Components | Double-sided board featuring Japan and Italy; Rules & Tickets for each map; 16 Bullet Train miniatures and associated Progression Markers (Japan); 10 Ferry Cards (Italy) | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 11.6 x 11.6 x 2.2 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 2.28"L x 11.73"W | | Item Type Name | game | | Item Weight | 1300 Grams | | Manufacturer | Asmodee | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 900 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | DOW720132 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty | | Material Type | Cardboard | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 96 | | Model Number | DOW720132 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2 to 5 | | Operation Mode | manual | | Rulebook Availability | Printed Included | | Set Name | Ticket to Ride: Map Collection 7 - Japan and Italy | | Size | Game Expansion | | Subject Character | Trains | | Supported Battery Types | No batteries required | | Theme | Train | | UPC | 824968201329 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Ticket to Ride: Japan + Italy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NOOzH--vL.jpg) ![Ticket to Ride: Japan + Italy - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SbJijpV7L.jpg) ![Ticket to Ride: Japan + Italy - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pZrIKFBSL.jpg) ![Ticket to Ride: Japan + Italy - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91-18liB-cL.jpg) ![Ticket to Ride: Japan + Italy - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7130k68zOzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Two Games in One *by P***S on January 13, 2023* My wife and I have a few of the Ticket to Ride games, and we play it online as well. Very enjoyable games, provided you don't play them in the full cut-throat manner in which they were intended. Feelings can get hurt. Tempers may flare. Drinking may result. I got this Japan version for my wife for Christmas and BONUS! It contained Italy too! (other side of the board). BE AWARE that this is an expansion game, which means you must have one of the base games like the Ticket to Ride US or Europe, because you use the trains and train cards from those games. This set does include the bullet trains required for the Japan game, along with separate destination cards for Japan and Italy, but it DOES NOT include regular trains or train cards (which you can't play without). We enjoy playing both Italy and Japan, but if we're feeling intellectually lazy, we choose Italy over Japan because the latter has you occasionally worm-holing from one place to another, and can make you spend more time up front figuring out how to get from here to there. (For you programmers out there, think of jumping to a subroutine, only without returning). And with Japan, you also have separate markers to keep track of how many bullet trains you each put down, and there's extra scoring in the end based on who went further on that scoring. Last, Japan may leave you struggling a bit more with pronunciations--but you learn something, so stop complaining! In general, I'd recommend this game and rate it as low difficulty getting started (maybe moderate if you haven't played the predecessor base games), and moderate difficulty in getting to understand winning strategies. Addendum: Read the rule book. There are a few gotcha's. For example, when playing Italy, you use all 45 of your color trains, but with Japan, you only use 20 of them. Enjoy!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent twists on a classic game *by A***R on April 2, 2020* All Ticket to Ride expansion maps have their own twists on the original and these maps are no exception. Italy is similar to Old West and Legendary Asia in that a connected, varied network is rewarded, though the compulsory connection rules from Old West don't apply. The map gets congested very quickly for anything beyond a 2-player game and really forces some tough decisions from players. The ferries are a solid mechanic as well, though not why I personally enjoy the map. Japan on the other hand is fast-paced due to players only having 20 trains in their color. The bullet train mechanic is really well done and players really need to stay on top of things to ensure they're not caught flat-footed by a player who ends the game quickly or who gains a commanding lead in bullet train development. I'm not sure which side I like better yet. Usually with the double map expansions I have a clear preference but not this time. That tells me that both maps will get plenty of play and that this is a very good expansion. I think the key for both is the map's ability to consistently force tough decisions due to a rapidly changing landscape. One other thing to note is that the map board itself is high quality and it is big. I'd recommend being very careful in folding and unfolding to ensure no damage. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ticket to Ride on Foreign Shore *by D***Y on January 5, 2026* Arrived in time for Christmas. A complement to the traditional Ticket ToRide game. Family loves playing the game. ## Frequently Bought Together - Days of Wonder, Ticket to Ride Japan & Italy Map Collection, Board Game Expansion, Ages 8+, 2-5 players, 30-60 Minutes Playing Time - Days of Wonder | Ticket to Ride Europe | Board Game | Ages 8+ | 2-5 Players | Average Playtime 30-60 Minutes - Days of Wonder | Ticket to Ride Rails and Sails | Board Game | Ages 10+ | 2-5 players | 60-120 Minutes Playing Time --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/162006205-ticket-to-ride-japan-italy](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/162006205-ticket-to-ride-japan-italy) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*