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Takes a bit to understand but totally worth it

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024

Ticket to Ride can take some time to learn and it can be difficult to teach the game to others quickly, however its totally worth it in the end. The game does not take too long to complete, gives players opportunities to strategize and mess up other players' game plans and it is highly re-playable with a great number of routes to complete. Definitely a great choice for board game night.

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Queenvik

All Aboard the Fun Express: Ticket to Ride Delivers!

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023

Style: Ticket to RideVerified Purchase

"Ticket to Ride" has become a staple in our family game nights, and for good reason – it's an absolute delight for players of all ages!

The game's premise is simple yet engaging, making it easy for both kids and adults to grasp. Assembling train routes across the U.S. not only sparks a healthy sense of competition but also provides an entertaining way for kids to learn and reinforce their geography skills. The game strikes a perfect balance between fun and education.

The quality of the components, from the beautifully illustrated board to the sturdy train pieces, reflects the attention to detail by Days of Wonder. The game's durability ensures that it can withstand the excitement of countless play sessions without showing signs of wear.

With an average playtime of 30-60 minutes, "Ticket to Ride" is an ideal choice for a quick family game night or a longer gaming session. The strategic elements keep players engaged, and the excitement builds as the train routes unfold.

What truly sets this game apart is its versatility. Whether you're a seasoned board gamer or someone new to the hobby, "Ticket to Ride" offers a fantastic experience. The game accommodates 2 to 5 players, making it perfect for family gatherings or smaller group settings.

In conclusion, "Ticket to Ride" is a board game masterpiece that seamlessly combines entertainment and education. It's a journey worth taking, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to families looking for a game that bridges the generation gap and guarantees a trainload of fun!

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Vikash

Most fun board game with easy learning curve

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023

Style: Ticket to RideVerified Purchase

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Ticket to Ride is a board game that has earned its place as a modern classic, and for good reason. It's a game that combines strategy, competition, and a dash of geography, all packaged into an experience that's incredibly enjoyable for players of all ages. Having played Ticket to Ride, I can confidently say that it's one of the most engaging and accessible board games out there.

The game's premise is simple yet captivating: Players aim to complete train routes across North America (or other regions, depending on the version) to fulfill their destination tickets and accumulate points. Here's what I love about it:

Accessibility: Ticket to Ride is remarkably easy to learn. You can teach it to newcomers in about 10 minutes, making it an excellent choice for introducing friends and family to the world of board gaming.

Engaging Strategy: While the rules are straightforward, the strategy runs deep. There's a constant balance between completing routes efficiently, blocking your opponents, and adapting to unforeseen circumstances. This mix of planning and adaptability keeps the game interesting and competitive.

Beautiful Components: The game comes with high-quality components, including detailed train pieces and a colorful game board. The visual appeal adds to the overall experience.

Variety: Ticket to Ride offers multiple editions with different maps, each providing a unique experience. Whether you prefer the original North American map or want to explore other continents, there's something for everyone.

Social Interaction: The game encourages interaction and friendly competition. You'll find yourself engaged in conversations, negotiations, and even a bit of friendly rivalry as you strive to complete your routes.

Educational Element: Playing Ticket to Ride can be educational, as it offers a subtle way to learn about geography and city locations.

Replayability: With different maps and strategies to explore, you'll find yourself coming back to Ticket to Ride again and again. No two games are ever quite the same.

Highly Recommended.

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Leah A. Lamp

A NEW FAVORITE!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024

Style: Ticket to RideVerified Purchase

This game checks all the boxes for me; simple to learn, employs strategy, gameplay doesn't take forever, it's not a clear winner until the very end, and has an absolutely beautiful board. The ONLY complaint I have is that the train cards could be larger making it easier to shuffle them.
I have a weekly game night and this is our new favorite. Highly recommend, it's easy and enjoyable for kids as well as adults.

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Alberto

Great for couples and small groups

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024

Style: Ticket to RideVerified Purchase

This was my "gateway" board game to games beyond Monopoly and party games (i.e., exploding kittens).

It's a great two-player game, but it can also be fun with up to five players. Ticket to Ride is simple to learn, yet allows for different gameplay styles. My mom can even play it and highly prefers it. :)

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Ufimtsev T.

My favorite board game!

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024

Style: Ticket to RideVerified Purchase

I played Ticket to ride with friends on a party and loved it so much that purchased it immediately for me and my wife. It is super fun game, really easy to learn and the same enjoyable if you play just together or in company. We played once with our friends and theirs 10 years old kid, she learned really fast how to play and loved it so much.

I particularly appreciate the high-quality printing and packaging, which make it perfect as a gift. Absolutely no regrets with this purchase!

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Katie

Great game

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024

Style: Ticket to RideVerified Purchase

I got this game to play with my favorite 10 year old. We play a lot of board games and many of them are disappointing. This game was pretty simple to learn but is rich in opportunities for strategic play. It’s fun, and has been our go-to game since I got it. I think a bright 8 year old could manage this game and it’s fun for adults too. Only two players required, but more can play. Teaches a little US and Canadian geography as well. I thought it was a little expensive, but we’re really getting my money’s worth out of it. Good game!

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Thomas

Easy, Simple to pick up family fun.

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024

Style: Ticket to RideVerified Purchase

Bought this game to play with my family. I was looking for a game that was not based entirely on luck. Because the game is simple, people were able to fully understand the game after playing it once and they loved it. They were new to this style of victory point game. Some liked it for the strategy, the theme, or the geography. It even became a favorite of the person who will usually lose the games that we play. I wish there was some more route variety, but that is probably addressed in one of the many variants of this game.

Overall I think this is a great game for people that love board games and for people who are new to board games.

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K. Garfield

The Early Bird Catches the Worm

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2014

Style: Ticket to RideVerified Purchase

I needed that route! You just cut me off, now instead of destination cards giving me gobs of points, now they all count against me. There’s no way around! My nerves have never felt more vexed than they do now. That’s Jane Austin speak for: I’m seeing red and now I’m going to do anything I think might hurt your chances for the rest of the game; and the next one we play!

Ok, so the first time this happens, there’s usually another way around, it’s probably the long way around, but hopefully you have enough trains to make it, because that’s a constraint you have to work under.

Game Play

This handsomely illustrated elongated board looks has a map of the United States dotted with notable cities that are connected by short and long lines of rectangles (or tracks). In line of track is one of several colors.

You start the game with some cards in your hand that are nicely illustrated train cars of the same several colors. Each turn you either

· take you can draw two cards from either some face up cards or “roll the dice” and choose some from a facedown draw pile, or a combination. If you pick a wild from the face-up pile, you only get one card that turn.

· buy a route (lay down your trains on the rectangles between cities) You buy the track by discarding from your hand the same number and color of cards of the track where you lay down your trains.

· Draw three Destination Cards. You’ve got to keep at least one. These give a method to the madness of which routes you buy.

As you lay down your trains you rack up points, The longer the track, the larger the gain. If you successfully complete the route on your destination card, you also rack up points, but those you conceal till the end of the game.

The game ends a full round after someone has fewer than four trains- everyone but the catalyst gets another turn.

Points are scored as I’ve said, but those destinations you weren’t able to complete, yeah those count as negative points. Oooo.. ouch.

I hate to tell you what to do but…

Keep an eye on how many trains your opponents have left, don’t be stupid and fill your hand with destinations when you won’t have time to complete them.

If it looks like a route you need is one that your opponent might need, you have a vested interest in getting there first, even if it’s an easy one.

You may even consider drawing more destination cards for your first turn or two so that you can spend more time in the game working on more that are related. Than getting those you start with and drawing more in the middle of the game.

What does “related” mean? Consider the following routes:

LA to Miami (goes from the south-east corner of the US to the south-west corner)

New Orleans to Duluth (goes north and south through the center of the US)

Salt Lake City to Houston (goes from the western US to the south-center)

Because there could easily be much overlap in the first and third route, but not the second route, I’d dump the second route and keep the other two.

Theme

Well, several off-shoots from Ticket to Ride have come. Not to mention an expansions for the original game that adds several smaller routes. So there is evidence that the theme can be slanted, but in Ticket To Ride Europe, game play is the same with some twists, like you can use someone else’s route for your destination’s sake without getting points for the route, and you route requiring tunneling through mountains are more pricey. These off-shoot stand alone games are a good way for Days of Wonder to charge full price for what could have been a less expensive expansion to the existing game.

I can hear you say, “Yeah, but they are boards in different venues!”

Yes, they are, but Rio Grande seemed to be able to offer double-sided boards (Yes, that means two new maps) and new rule sets for Power Grid for less than half the cost of the original game.

“Oh... Really?”

Yup. But for comments to the theme itself, I think the original game is pretty strong. Struggling to eek out routes to complete destinations- trying to get there before someone cuts you off can be very nerve racking, especially when two or more destination cards are riding on making that connection. I’ve got lots of little trains! Cool little plastic trains!

Balance

While I often complain about chance and this game includes card, the fact that you don’t have to take all the destination cards you draw mitigates it, and that there are several face up cards to choose from also helps. Anyone can build anywhere beats the imbalance Power Grid shackles you with. Tit for tat. Anyway, for having cards, I have no complaints.

Interaction

Interaction is low. While verbal congrats are possible, expressions of dismay and indifference often follow someone laying track. If you can’t reach the cards, there will be- “give me those two oranges” or, “how about two off the mystery pile of joy! But as I think of it, this game could be played in silence. So if you are entertaining that favorite group of mine to pick on- introverts, you already knew what you were in for.

Learning Curve

Low. The purchase price card you get tells you how much things cost and the production of a square base on die roll and Robber operation are pretty easy. Each development cards has what it does written plainly on it. While the rules are easy, the options are pretty limited and objective is pretty straightforward.

Downtime

Nominal. While you do have to wait your turn, there is a possibility that the track you want to buy gets bought on someone else’s turn. If you pay attention you can make groans at the time they will pay off the most.

What’s not to Like?

I can’t think of anything bad to say that I haven’t already said. It’s a great game that has done much good for the industry and I trust the makers are raking in mega bucks with all their spin offs. If people are willing to pay, they deserve it. Ah, the beauty of capitalism. I guess there are eccentric people out there, who are happy to shell out another $35 to $50.

Collateral Endorsement

I haven’t come across a soul who didn’t like this game, but you may say that my social circles are small. You are probably right, but I love growing them with games. My kids love to line up the trains from here to there, but they have severed my board in one place, so beware, the (read: any) board is best set up on a table rather than the carpet floor where wee feet are wont to walk.

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Golfdame

So fun

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024

Style: Ticket to RideVerified Purchase

This game has many aspects which you may or may not want to put into play. You can just put trains on the track, OR you can try to block your opponents, fake them out on where you’re going; lots of fun strategy.

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