Railroad Tiles: Desert Expansion

Embark on an exciting journey as you transform your ordinary tiles into a vibrant Desert landscape! Your mission is to strategically place Desert Attractions like the majestic Oasis, the iconic Pyramid, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the timeless Obelisk. Connecting these stunning features to your regular routes through Desert Stations will open the way for adventurous explorers to visit the attractions and earn you valuable points.

But here's the twist: when placing tiles in this captivating expansion, there’s a special rule to follow. Your very first Desert tile can be placed anywhere on the board. However, subsequent Desert tiles—and even your regular tiles—must connect to an existing tile of the same kind on at least one side, adding an exciting layer of strategy to your gameplay.

Desert tiles come with Car and Traveler pin points, but let’s appreciate the absence of Train pin points. Instead, you'll find Camel pin points, allowing you to seamlessly integrate Camels into your strategy! By using a Train Placement token, you can place a Camel on these special pin points, introducing a whole new dynamic to your game.

Get ready to explore intricate Desert Trails! These unique routes can connect to both Highways and Railways, and by doing so, you’ll place a Desert Station on the joining point token to mark the connection. Remember, Desert Stations play a crucial role when it comes to scoring for both your Desert Attractions and your Camels.

Scoring is thrillingly rewarding! Each time you place a Camel, you’ll earn 1 point for every Desert Station it connects to. And don’t forget about the end-of-game bonuses for your sets of unique Desert Attractions connected to at least one Desert Station: score 1 point for a single Attraction, 3 points for two different Attractions, 6 points for three, and a whopping 10 points for collecting all four distinct Attractions! Keep in mind, while each Attraction in a set must be different, they don’t need to connect to the same Desert Station.

To elevate your challenges, the Desert Expansion includes exciting Objectives. For instance, ensure the Desert Market is part of a route with a minimum of 5 connected Desert Trail segments, and don't forget that the Great Oasis needs to be encircled by at least 4 Desert tiles while also counting as an Oasis Attraction!

Get ready for an exhilarating blend of strategy and adventure with the Desert Expansion—where your journey in a world of Wonders is just beginning!