Claim the rails in Ticket to Ride
Build railway routes, complete secret tickets, and outmaneuver rivals in this welcoming strategy classic.
Players: 2–5 • Ages: 8+ • Playtime: 30–60 minutes
About Ticket to Ride
Ticket to Ride is the fast-to-learn, endlessly replayable train adventure where you collect colored cards to claim routes and connect iconic cities for points.
Players: 2–5 Ages: 8+ Playtime: 30–60 min
What's in the box: 1 map board, 240 plastic train cars, 110 Train Cards, 30 Destination Tickets, 5 scoring markers, rules.
How to play
- On your turn, draw Train Cards, draw Destination Tickets, or claim a route.
- Claim routes by discarding matching colored Train Cards.
- Complete Destination Tickets by linking the two listed cities.
- Longer routes score more—watch opponents and block key lines.
- When a player has ≤2 trains left, finish the round and tally scores (include longest continuous route bonus).
Why you’ll love this game
Easy to learn
Teach in minutes—perfect for introducing strategy games.
Tense decisions
Draw more cards or grab that critical route before it’s gone.
Iconic map
Travel a gorgeous USA map that’s satisfying to complete.
Family friendly
Accessible rules with strategic depth for all ages 8+.
Endless replay
Different tickets and tactics keep each game fresh.
Satisfying sets
Collect and convert card sets into big-scoring routes.