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Ticket to Ride

Name: Ticket to Ride
Brand: Days of Wonder
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Days of Wonder

$30.00 – $42.00

Cross-country train adventure game where players collect cards to claim railway routes across North America. Supports 2-5 players with 30-60 minute play sessions and gateway-level complexity. Winner of the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.3

User Sentiment

9.1

Value Score

9.0

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

7.6

Community

9.0

Availability

8.9

Pros

Excellent gateway game for new players
Beautiful map board and train pieces
Quick to learn with 15-minute teach time

Cons

Two-player games feel less competitive
Route-blocking can frustrate younger players

Don't buy this if…

Multiple map editions exist and are not interchangeable — choose the region that interests your group most.

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