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Ticket to Ride First Journey Board Game - Fun and Easy for Young Explorers! Train Strategy Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 6+, 2-4 Players, 15-30 Min Playtime, Made by Days of Wonder
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Brand | Days of Wonder |
Material | Cardboard |
Theme | Games |
Genre | Strategy, Family |
Number of Players | 4 |
About this item
- ALL-AGES ADVENTURE: Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a family-friendly board game suitable for players of all ages, introducing them to the world of cross-country travel.
- BRAND-NEW MAP: Explore America by train on a brand-new map, simplified rules, and shorter routes, perfect for newcomers to the game.
- COLLECT TRAIN CARDS: Just like in Ticket to Ride, collect train cards, claim routes, and connect cities coast-to-coast to complete your journey.
- GOLDEN TICKET CHALLENGE: Race to complete six tickets and claim the coveted Golden Ticket as your prize, ending the game in victory.
- INTRODUCE NEW PLAYERS: First Journey is the ideal way to introduce friends and family to the joy of board gaming and cross-country adventures.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10.88 x 10.88 x 2.13 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.52 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B01MQ4IKQJ |
Item model number | DO7225 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 6 - 15 years |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,411 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #160 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | August 1, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Asmodee |
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Product Description
Players of all ages can now venture across America by train in Alan R. Moon's ticket to ride: first journey. With a brand new map and simplified rules, first journey is the perfect way to introduce new players to the game of cross-country travel. Just like in ticket to ride, players collect train cards, claim routes, and try to connect cities coast-to-coast. In first journey, though, routes are shorter, train cards are drawn straight from the deck, and the game ends when one player Completes six tickets, claiming the Golden ticket as their prize. Climb aboard, travelers, your incredible first journey awaits.
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Ticket to Ride: First Journey | Ticket to Ride: Europe: First Journey | Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train | Ticket to Ride | Ticket to Ride: Europe | Ticket to Ride San Francisco | |
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Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars
6,172
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4.8 out of 5 stars
6,172
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17
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4.9 out of 5 stars
25,454
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4.9 out of 5 stars
13,327
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4,284
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Type of Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game | Board Game |
Number of Players | 2-4 Players | 2-4 Players | 2-4 Players | 2-5 Players | 2-5 Players | 2-4 Players |
Average Playtime | 15-30 Minutes | 15-30 Minutes | 15-30 Minutes | 30-60 Minutes | 30-60 Minutes | 30-60 Minutes |
Recommended Player Age | Ages 6+ | Ages 6+ | Ages 6+ | Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ | Ages 8+ |
Game Objectives | Players collect train cards, claim routes on the map, and try to connect the cities shown on their tickets to achieve victory. | Players collect train cards, claim routes on the map, and try to connect the cities shown on their tickets to achieve victory. | In this horrifying edition of the classic Ticket to Ride First Journey, parents and kids collect Parade Float cards, claim routes on the map, and try to visit different locations in this hair-raising town. | Ticket to Ride is a cross-country train adventure in which players collect and play matching train cards to claim railway routes connecting cities throughout North America. | Ticket to Ride is a cross-country train adventure in which players collect and play matching train cards to claim railway routes connecting cities throughout Europe. | In this fast-paced Ticket to Ride game, players race one another to visit the most iconic locations of the city and collect souvenirs along the way. |
Strategy Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Type of Transportation | Trains | Trains | Haunted Carriages | Trains | Trains | Cable Cars |
Setting | North America | Europe | A Spooky Town | North America | Europe | San Francisco |
Easy to Learn | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Expansion(s) Available | is a standalone | is a standalone | is a standalone | ✓ | ✓ | is a standalone |
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Customers find the board game easy to learn and play. They say it has enough strategy to make it interesting and teach strategy. They also appreciate the quality of the pieces and board, describing them as sturdy and vivid. Customers say the game is fun for the whole family, and enjoyable for adults. They mention that it's relatively quick to play and holds their attention.
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Customers find the board game fun, entertaining, and great for the whole family. They say it requires planning and strategizing, and is entertaining enough for young children to still enjoy. Customers also say it's the best family game, and a very good way to get young children involved in the older game. They also say the game is not too easy like some "junior" versions can be, and an excellent intro to stately type games.
"This version of ticket to ride is a huge hit in our home! It's great for little ones who are emerging readers too, since the destinations are marked..." Read more
"...It was easy for the kids to learn and they had fun playing it." Read more
"...the process of picking the best tracks but it's still a fun game for the older people too" Read more
"...It was easy enough for the 7 year old to play, and entertaining enough for the 13 year old to still enjoy." Read more
Customers find the board game easy to learn and play. They say it's simple and fast, making it easy for even nonreaders to play. Customers also say the game is easy for younger children to understand and not too easy like some junior versions can be. They mention that the written instructions are clear and helpful.
"...Cards are bright and colorful.Boars is easy to read and navigate...." Read more
"...I'll be adding it to my seasonal collection. It was easy for the kids to learn and they had fun playing it." Read more
"...The rules are easy to follow, and everyone had fun. It was easy enough for the 7 year old to play, and entertaining enough for the 13 year old to..." Read more
"Not nearly as fun as the adult game but easier to play for the kids. We enjoyed it" Read more
Customers find the board game relatively quick to play. They say their kids are able to catch on really quickly. They also say the turns are much quicker than in the full ticket to ride. Customers also say it's great for family game night, and it moves quickly enough to keep everyone's attention.
"...It also makes a great quick version of Ticket to Ride around halloween or if you are looking for a shorter version if you don't have a larger chunk..." Read more
"Great simplified version of Ticket to Ride...." Read more
"...Super fun, even with the grown ups. It’s also a quick game, generally, which is a plus...." Read more
"...The game doesn’t go too long. It’s a great introduction to Ticket to Ride. It’s not complicated, kiddo caught in quickly" Read more
Customers like the quality of the board game. They mention that the pieces and board are of good quality, the components are top notch, and the cards and all parts are very sturdy. Some say that it's a great version of the original and that it keeps them entertained.
"This game was awesome! It feels so good to win for some reason too...." Read more
"This is a great game. It is a very good way to get young children involved in the older game. It was at a great price too...." Read more
"...Fun and fast game to hold his attention. The board is really good quality." Read more
"...Quality board and pieces too." Read more
Customers find the content of the board game interesting, teaching strategy. They also say the game is educational, fun, and engaging, with different strategies to win. Customers also say it's a great learning game about geography and history, and encourages abstract thinking.
"Great game for age 10+ Teaches strategy." Read more
"...It’s educational but also very fun and engaging." Read more
"...it and be competitive against adults as well because the game has an intuitive rule set...." Read more
"...Gives a simple lesson of the geography and cities in the US." Read more
Customers like the geography of the board game. They mention the pictures and colors help simplify everything. They also appreciate the distinct art on each destination, which helps kids who may not read yet. Overall, customers find the geography to be great for little ones.
"...ones who are emerging readers too, since the destinations are marked with words AND pictures...." Read more
"...There are even great pictures & colors to help along those that are still learning to read...." Read more
"...has sturdy folds, large (easy for people to crowd around), and has some nice visuals which are important for children to use if they cannot read yet..." Read more
"About an hour long game for 3 people. Graphics were great for little ones who could not read. Great family game!" Read more
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Cards are bright and colorful.
Boars is easy to read and navigate.
The spooky trains are a little bigger than traditional trains so small hands can easily place them, too.
My teenagers play this with my kindergartener and they all enjoy it. I like playing it as an adult as well.
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
Cards are bright and colorful.
Boars is easy to read and navigate.
The spooky trains are a little bigger than traditional trains so small hands can easily place them, too.
My teenagers play this with my kindergartener and they all enjoy it. I like playing it as an adult as well.
Top reviews from other countries
Pieces are sturdy and well made.
Game is easy enough for 5 years and up.