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Ticket to Ride (2004)

2–5 players · 30–60 min · age 8+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
30–60 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.4/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 8+ who like trains games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–60 min.

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Ticket to Ride board game box cover

About Ticket to Ride

Build your railroad across North America to connect cities and complete tickets.

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Trains

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Network and Route Building, Push Your Luck · Designer: Alan R. Moon

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Ticket to Ride FAQ

How many players is Ticket to Ride?
Ticket to Ride plays with 2–5 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Ticket to Ride take to play?
A game of Ticket to Ride takes 30–60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Ticket to Ride any good?
Ticket to Ride rates 7.4/10 from 73,268 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a trains game built around card drafting, contracts, end game bonuses.