Days of Wonder | Ticket to Ride Board Game | Ages 8+ | For 2 to 5 Players | Average Playtime 30-60 Minutes

Ticket to Ride is one of the classic modern style board games. I've been playing it on iPad for years, and whilst the app is good, it doesn't compare to playing it for real with the beautiful board and the colourful train pieces and cards. Although I was already familiar with the rules, I was surprised by how easy it was to learn for new players - I've introduced three new players to the game and they all picked it up straight away (and annoyingly beat me in some cases!) The one criticism I have is that the train cards and tickets are very small, and seem a bit like they were skimped on. This can be rectified by buying the 1910 expansion which has full sized train cards and tickets, but they really should have been provided as standard. On the opposite size, providing a bag of spare train pieces is a nice touch. The game's fun with two players, and that's how I've always played the app version, but it's especially good with three and four players. The gameplay really is so well designed and keeps the game flowing so well and exciting to the end. Games like Ticket to Ride don't seem to be nearly as well known as they should be. This, together with Carcassonne and perhaps a couple of others should feature just as commonly in homes as do more traditional games like Monopoly (actually more commonly, because it's a much better game than Monopoly). It has a mainstream appeal that I don't think is necessarily made particularly clear by its box and marketing, but I'd highly recommend that people give it a try, and if you like it, have a look at the 1910 expansion and some of the additional maps too.

Ticket to Ride stands out as an engaging board game that immerses players in a captivating railway adventure. Its intuitive rules render it accessible to players of all ages, while the strategic complexity ensures enduring interest for seasoned players. The synergy of route planning and the element of luck cultivates a dynamic and competitive gaming atmosphere. The meticulous design and high-quality components elevate the overall gaming experience. Whether you are a devoted board game enthusiast or a casual player, Ticket to Ride promises extensive hours of enjoyable gameplay and a wealth of strategic challenges.

It takes around 40 mins to play this game and it involves a bit of chance as well as strategy so keeps you engaged. The quality is good - the board is very sturdy and it comes with some spare pieces.

Never play games, during covid thought id try a game bought because said it sold millions copies. Its very easy to learn, a game takes about 1 - 2 hours depending how slow players are. Its good quailty and the size can fit on a shelf. You need 2 players 3-4 is best. Its a good beginner game or a game you want to learn rules in 5 minutes.

This was a fun game that made us think of Catan and similar. We do think however it is 'solvable' for a family of 5 this has been a nice addition to our collection. The cards are a little small but well made, the board is also well made and printed. The pieces are good and you get a couple of spares for each colour (just in case). Well packed in the box with mostly clear instructions, but we did have to read a couple of them twice.

I bought this game for our family game nights and it hasn't disappointed. The game is relatively simple in concept, you are competing with each other to gain rail routes across North America and ultimately score the most points. There are bonuses for the longest route and for each route you manage to gain from your cards (kept secret from the other players). We've found the level of complexity is just right for a family game; simple enough for children and to pick up without spending lots of time learning rules, but complex enough to involve strategy and keep things interesting. The board itself is beautiful and intuitively designed, and appears sturdily made. Each player also gets a collection of coloured plastic trains to place on the board which is a nice touch. Our games usually run just under an hour or so, which for us is ideal because it means they don't drag on or require us to set lots of time aside. Although invariable we've enjoyed it so much we play more than one game at a time!

Ticket to Ride is a must-play. There is very little downtime between actions, as each player can only do one thing and actions resolve quickly. The rules are very simple for anyone to understand, but the objective/goal cards give the whole game a greater depth, replay-ability and purpose beyond just simply connecting random cities together. Even the most hardcore game enthusiasts among us got really into the game and enjoyed it. If you're looking for a great board game for a reasonable price, with lots of replay-ability, this is a great game to start with. Just be warned, you need quite a good sized table to play.

Good game.