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Embark on a Global Adventure: Ticket to Ride Launches on Mobile

niceuser — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:03:01 +0000

LONDON, UK, 12 December 2023 – Marmalade Game Studio is thrilled to announce the launch of Ticket to Ride on mobile platforms, following on from a successful launch on Steam in November.

Since the Steam launch, Marmalade Game Studio has consistently demonstrated its commitment to community engagement, actively incorporating player feedback and sharing a transparent roadmap outlining continuous support through 2024. The mobile version comes a response to players’ requests to be able to play the game on the go. As always with Marmalade games, Ticket to Ride allows cross-platform multiplayer, enabling people to play with their friends and family regardless of their devices.

Michael Willis, co-CEO of Marmalade Game Studio, emphasises the studio’s belief in the power of the community’s voice: “We’ve always prioritised actively listening and responding to our players’ desires and with Ticket to Ride we’ve enjoyed amazing support and engagement from our player-base. The transparent roadmap, detailing our commitment to ongoing support through 2024 and beyond, is a testament to our dedication. Your feedback drives us, and together, we’re shaping the future of our game.”

Ticket to Ride mobile includes all the features its Steam counterpart launched with, like a brand new adaptive AI system, refreshed look and feel and countless possibilities to play the game in real time or asynchronously. The game launches with Europe map as an in-app purchase, with multiple expansions to be released in the next 12-18 months.

ENDS

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All Aboard for the Ultimate Ticket to Ride Experience – Out Now on Steam!

niceuser — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:04:27 +0000

London, UK. 14th November 2023 – Marmalade Game Studio has launched the iconic Ticket to Ride board game on Steam! This premium adaptation of the genre-defining board game promises to delight fans and new players alike. Get ready to be transported into an adventure like no other, with beautifully designed features, a fully immersive 3D world and more ways to play than ever! As the creators behind beloved board games on PC, console and mobile, including Monopoly, Clue and The Game of Life 2, Marmalade Game Studio are experts in bringing board games to life on game platforms. And now, stunning visuals meet the challenge of growing a railway empire from coast to coast in Ticket to Ride!

As a board game, Ticket to Ride boasts a huge, dedicated fanbase. Throughout development of the Steam game, Marmalade worked closely with the community to ensure the finished product meets their expectations. Feedback from experts and enthusiasts played a pivotal role in shaping the game’s features and future content roadmap.

As a direct result of community feedback, Marmalade Game Studio have used cutting edge technology to create a brand new AI system, trained by over one hundred master players and perfected over millions of simulated games. These AI opponents are not only very competent, but they also adapt to users play styles and skill levels in real time. Experienced players, as well as those new to the game, will enjoy a single player experience with a level of nuance that truly matches the in-person experience.

The innovations continue on the multiplayer front as well, with Marmalade offering a uniquely varied and comprehensive selection of game modes. Whether against other online players, or against friends in private games, players can choose quick games, long distance ones or anything in between. Competitive players who like to play against the clock will have the ability to do so, while more relaxed players can opt for asynchronous games, which offer more flexibility. This makes the game accessible to players connecting across time zones, and those whose lives are incompatible with playing a complete game without interruption.

All of this takes place in a live, immersive world, carefully crafted to bring the board game to life.

Mike Rosser, Creative Director at Marmalade Game Studio, said:

When we adapt a board game, we aim to elevate the experience, to bring the world to life in ways that you can only do in digital. That’s especially important for games with a strong theme like Ticket to Ride – we want to capture that spirit of adventure that you associate with the golden age of rail, while giving it a vibrant, modern aesthetic! Our game board is 3D, with lovingly sculpted and textured terrain that helps to make the world feel like a real place, not just a map. You’re not just claiming that route from Denver to Salt Lake City – you’re crossing the Rockies! There are also opportunities to get up close and personal – when you complete a ticket, it flips to reveal a postcard of a train puffing into the destination you just reached, an animated 3D scene that’s like a magic window into the romantic world of steam travel.

To celebrate the launch, Marmalade Game Studio are offering players the travel adventure of a lifetime. Players will test their skills, share their high scores and tag the person they would want by their side in an adventure around the world. The winner will receive a grand prize of two Amtrak Rail or Interrail Passes! Let the real-life railway adventure begin! Follow Marmalade Game Studio on X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and join them on Discord for details!

Mike Willis, co-CEO of Marmalade Game Studio, said:

Being big Ticket to Ride players ourselves, it was important to us that we connect with the fanbase from the start, and we intend to keep that relationship going. We have an exciting launch event planned and more to come, with a post-launch roadmap full of updates, including the release of fan-favourite and exclusive never-before seen maps. We’re looking forward to bringing our players hours of fun and excitement in the months and years to come.

This is the first collaboration between Asmodee Entertainment, Days of Wonder, and Marmalade Game Studio, and it may not be the last! The combination of proven excellence in the field of board game to video game adaptations, and a portfolio of incredible fan favourite titles, is a recipe for an exciting future for both studios and players alike.

The adventure has begun! Buy Ticket to Ride now on Steam and start your journey!

ENDS

About Marmalade Game Studio

London-based Marmalade Game Studio is one of the most successful publishers in the video board games market. Notable successes include MONOPOLY, CLUE/CLUEDO, THE GAME OF LIFE, THE GAME OF LIFE 2, and BATTLESHIP, all highly polished and innovative games that constantly top the charts on the app stores. For more information about Marmalade Game Studio, please visit the website: https://marmaladegamestudio.com/, and follow us on Twitter (@MarmaladeGames), Facebook (@MarmaladeGameStudio), and Instagram (@MarmaladeGames)

About Asmodee Entertainment

Asmodee Entertainment is a platform of games publisher and distributor Asmodee. Its mission is to extend Asmodee’s intellectual properties into TV/film, novels and comics, location-based entertainment and consumer products, working closely with Asmodee Boardgames and Asmodee Digital. Through best-in-class partnerships across the full spectrum of opportunities, Asmodee Entertainment will create truly global intellectual properties and brands. http://asmodee-entertainment.biz

About Days of Wonder

Days of Wonder, part of Asmodee, develops and publishes unique games in their genre. The studio’s “Play Different” slogan reflects its vision of publishing: Days of Wonder limits its productions to very few new games, focusing on quality rather than quantity, and developing highly refined digital adaptations. The unparalleled successes such as Ticket to Ride®, the world’s best-selling train game; Small World® and its epic conquests in a fantastic universe; Heat: Pedal to the Metal, the latest sensation in racing games; and Memoir ’44®, the World War II reference game with over twenty expansions, motivate Days of Wonder to raise the bar ever higher. Days of Wonder board games are distributed in 40 countries and their digital versions are available on the App Store, Google Play and Steam. Learn more at http://www.daysofwonder.com

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A NEW TICKET TO RIDE® VIDEO GAME IS COMING SOON

niceuser — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:23:10 +0000

LONDON UK/PARIS, FRANCE. 18th September, 2023 – Marmalade Game Studio, Days of Wonder, Asmodee Entertainment and Twin Sails Interactive are excited to announce a new Ticket to Ride video game for PC, Consoles and Mobile. Releasing on Steam in November 2023, with the other platforms coming out in 2024, the game promises to be a refreshing take on the iconic board game from Alan R. Moon, elevating the core gameplay with immersive graphics and high production values.

Ticket to Ride is a family game published by Days of Wonder, an Asmodee studio, which has won the Spiel des Jahres (best game of the year) in 2004 and is considered one of the best board games ever created. With more than 15M copies sold worldwide, Ticket to Ride is a true success and considered a staple of any board game collection. This new video game will make Ticket to Ride even more popular and will reach new players who haven’t got the opportunity to put their hands on the game yet, or seasoned players wanting to play on the go.

“Ticket to Ride is the first collaboration between Asmodee Entertainment and Marmalade Game Studio. Given our track record in the board game genre of video games and Asmodee Group impeccably curated portfolio of fan favourite games, this is set to be the start of a very exciting journey.” Said Mike Willis, co-CEO of Marmalade Game Studio, “Having played the board game for two decades now, we are honoured to be trusted with its digital implementation. We are building a modern game that we hope will be the bedrock of this fantastic brand in the digital space.”

The current version developed by Twin Sails will be rebranded “Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition” in every store where the game is currently available. More importantly, this version of the game will be removed from PC and mobile stores from the 3rd of October – with console editions of the game remaining available until April 2024 – and in app purchases, such as acquiring new maps, will no longer be possible.

“We have been working on Ticket to Ride digital for more than 10 years and we want to thank our dedicated and passionate community” said Nicolas Godement, Managing Director of Twin Sails Interactive. “We’re excited to see a company like Marmalade Game Studio developing and publishing a new version of a fan favourite and we’re confident Ticket to Ride is in good hands” continued Godement.

While “Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition” will no longer be available for download, current owners will retain access to the game in their game library and can continue enjoying it without interruption. This change ensures that players who already possess the game and DLCs can play and experience the joy of Ticket to Ride even after the version becomes unavailable for new downloads.

New players looking to enjoy Ticket to Ride will be able to experience the new video game with exciting new features, a fresh design, and enhanced gameplay. This updated edition promises to elevate the gaming experience, offering players a host of improvements and additions that will add a new layer of excitement to their gameplay. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a newcomer, the new Ticket to Ride video game aims to captivate and engage players in novel ways, making the journey even more memorable and enjoyable.

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