En Route

En Route (2025) is a refreshing and vibrant addition to the tabletop world, casting players in the prestigious role of a savvy tour guide who must orchestrate the perfect urban travel experience. Set against the diverse and colorful backdrop of world-renowned cities like London, Rio de Janeiro, and Las Vegas, this title challenges participants to outmaneuver their rivals by designing the most efficient and memorable sightseeing paths imaginable. The primary objective is to strategically guide various groups of eager tourists to the specific landmarks and hidden gems they are most excited to visit. As a 2025 release, the game beautifully modernizes the classic travel-themed genre by blending spatial puzzles with a competitive race for victory points, ensuring that every tactical decision feels impactful as the itinerary slowly unfolds.

The gameplay is driven by a sophisticated flip-and-write system that ensures no two excursions are ever exactly the same. Each player is equipped with a dry-erase board representing a city grid, but with a unique twist: the coordinates surrounding the map vary for each person. This means that when a card is flipped to