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Ticket to Ride

Build your railway empire by collecting cards and claiming routes in this accessible train adventure.

2004
Community verdict Solid 100% positive 1 verdict
Economic Set collection Strategic Tactical

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You may like this if you enjoy…

  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • Hunting the right combination of cards or tiles
  • Approachable, gateway-friendly rules

You may not like this if…

  • You're after heavy strategic depth

Ticket to Ride is a 2004 board game for 2 to 5 players, ages 8 and up. A typical game runs 30 to 60 minutes and plays at light complexity. It was designed by Alan R. Moon and published by Days of Wonder.

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Ticket to Ride is a classic board game where players collect train cards to claim railway routes across a map of North America. The game emphasizes strategic route planning and blocking opponents while completing destination tickets for points. Its simple rules and engaging gameplay have made it a popular gateway game for new and experienced players alike.

Designed by

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Alan R. Moon

Artwork by

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Julien Delval, Julien Nido

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Video · Tantrum House Ticket to Ride: Northern Lights Board Game Review

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Nov 12, 2025