Do not update

I am a game designer and love the TtR franchise. Ive owned and played the board games since published and have enjoyed the iPad app for several years.

If you already own this app I recommend you do NOT update (I am not referring to upgrading from pocket as I dont know of that experience).

Upon update, I lost all my game settings. Not a big deal but frustrating and sloppy development. The new design is a detriment to the game. The new UI is a shining example of poor usability design and is way over done.

All the marketing I have seen thus far clearly suggests that an update will provide you with a free map, Pennsylvania. It does not (it remains locked without a new purchase). What you get is the opportunity to buy Pennsylvania for $4.99 and get the bonus terrible design update.

I rarely write reviews but if I can save even one person who enjoys this app from making the mistake I did then it has been worth the effort. This review is pertinent to this current sept 1 update only.

I shall once again put up the wish that users who purchase an app get the ability to revert to a previous version. Until that happens, I doubt Ill be playing this app any more.

Gman-CR about Ticket to Ride - Train Game, v2.3.0