Ticket to Ride
2–5 players • 30 min • ages 8+ • Alan R. Moon • 2004
- Designer
- Alan R. Moon
- Publisher
- Korea Boardgames · Lautapelit.fi · Galápagos Jogos · Giochi Uniti
- First published
- 2004
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 8+
- Genre
- German-style board game · Connection game
How it plays
Ticket to Ride plays 2–5 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
Ticket to Ride was designed by Alan R. Moon and released in 2004 by Days of Wonder, with editions later published internationally by companies including Korea Boardgames. The game was conceived as a family-oriented strategy title that emphasizes accessibility and fluid gameplay, stripping away the complexity common in many hobbyist games of the era. Its premise—collecting train cards to claim railway routes across North America—taps into a sense of nostalgia for classic travel and exploration.
The game's visual design, characterized by its vibrant, turn-of-the-century aesthetic, was intended to evoke the golden age of rail travel. Upon its release, it was met with significant critical acclaim, winning the Spiel des Jahres award in 2004. This recognition helped propel it to become a modern classic in the board gaming world, praised for its simple ruleset that nonetheless offers deep tactical decisions regarding route blocking and risk management.
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About Ticket to Ride
Ticket to Ride is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–5 players • 30 min • ages 8+ • Alan R. Moon • 2004. It's filed under German-style board game and connection game. The catalog entry lists set collection as its mechanic. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Ticket to Ride?
Ticket to Ride is a board game for 2–5 players, running about 30 minutes, filed under German-style board game and connection game. The catalog entry lists set collection as its mechanic. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Ticket to Ride for?
Ticket to Ride is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Ticket to Ride take to play?
A game of Ticket to Ride is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Ticket to Ride for?
Ticket to Ride lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Ticket to Ride?
Ticket to Ride was designed by Alan R. Moon. It's published by Korea Boardgames, Lautapelit.fi, Galápagos Jogos, Giochi Uniti and 5 more. The catalog gives its publication year as 2004.
Has Ticket to Ride won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Ticket to Ride lists Spiel des Jahres, Meeples' Choice Award, Origins Award/Board Game, Diana Jones Award and 2 more.
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