Cooperative Bullet Train (Japan): a unique mechanic where players jointly build the high-speed "Shinkansen" network, which anyone can use to complete routes.
Regional Bonuses (Italy): focuses on connecting cities across Italy's many regions (Sardinia, Sicily, Puglia...) to score massive bonus points.
Double-Sided Board: volume 7 of the Map Collection features the longest board in the series, with Japan on one side and Italy on the other.
Ferry Routes: in Italy, master the seas using special Ferry cards to connect the islands to the mainland.