Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train
2–4 players • 30 min • ages 6+ • Galápagos Jogos • 2022
- Publisher
- Galápagos Jogos · Days of Wonder
- First published
- 2022
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 6+
- Genre
- Children's game
How it plays
Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train plays 2–4 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 6 and up.
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Where it came from
Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train is a dedicated children's version of the seminal Ticket to Ride series, designed by Alan R. Moon. Released in 2022 by Galápagos Jogos for the Brazilian market as part of the broader international rollout of Days of Wonder's original 2017 design, the game was developed to serve as an entry point for younger players. It simplifies the core mechanics of the franchise, replacing the traditional cross-country rail theme with a whimsical, spooky aesthetic suitable for a younger audience, while retaining the foundational set-collection gameplay.
The game's visual identity was crafted to move away from the realistic historical settings of the original titles toward a vibrant, cartoonish style. By utilizing thematic elements like haunted houses and ghosts, the design aims to keep children engaged while they learn the basics of route-building and strategic planning. The game has been received primarily as a successful educational tool, widely praised by families and board game reviewers for its accessibility and its ability to bridge the gap between simple matching games and more complex strategy titles.
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About Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train
Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • 30 min • ages 6+ • Galápagos Jogos • 2022. It's filed under children's 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: Ghost Train?
Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 30 minutes, filed under children's 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: Ghost Train for?
Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train is built for 2–4 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: Ghost Train take to play?
A game of Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train 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: Ghost Train for?
Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train lists a minimum age of 6. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train?
Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train is published by Galápagos Jogos and Days of Wonder. The catalog gives its publication year as 2022.
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