Head to head
Phase 10 vs Ticket to Ride: New York
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Phase 10 if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Hunting the right combination of cards or tiles
- A longer, meatier session (about 45 min)
Pick Ticket to Ride: New York if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- An easy on-ramp for new players
- Shorter sessions (about 15 min vs 45)
- The safer pick (100% positive vs 0%)
Quick facts
| Phase 10 | Ticket to Ride: New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–6 | 2–4 |
| Play time | 45 min | 10–15 min |
| Complexity | Light | Light |
| Age | 7+ | 8+ |
| Year | 1982 | 2018 |
Common questions
Is Ticket to Ride: New York better than Phase 10?
Ticket to Ride: New York sits at 100% positive over 1 verdicts; Phase 10 at 0% over 1. Ticket to Ride: New York rates higher with the community, but the right pick depends on your table and taste.
Which plays faster, Phase 10 or Ticket to Ride: New York?
Ticket to Ride: New York runs up to about 15 minutes; Phase 10 up to about 45. For a weeknight slot, Ticket to Ride: New York is the quicker table.