Ticket to Ride: First Journey (U.S.)
- Designer Alan R. Moon
- Publisher Days of Wonder
- Illustration Cyrille Daujean , Jean-Baptiste Reynaud
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In Ticket to Ride: First Journey, players collect colored train cards to claim routes connecting cities on a simplified US map. Players try to complete tickets by connecting two cities with their train routes. On your turn, you either draw cards or claim a route by discarding matching cards. Completing six tickets or placing all trains ends the game.
Who Is This Game For?
This game is designed for families and children aged 6 and up. As a simple family game, it suits beginners and young players. With about 30 minutes playtime, it fits shorter gaming sessions without long waiting times.
How It Works
Each player starts with train cards and tickets showing two cities. On your turn, draw two cards or discard cards matching the route's color and length to claim it. When you connect a ticket's cities with your trains, reveal the ticket and draw a new one. The goal is to complete six tickets or place all your trains first.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Alan R. Moon, the creator of the Ticket to Ride series, this version adapts the gameplay for children. It won the 2017 Boardgames Australia Awards Best Children's Game and is part of the well-known Ticket to Ride family, using hand management and network building mechanics in a kid-friendly way.
Awards
- 2017 Boardgames Australia Awards Best Children's Game — Winner
- 2017 Guldbrikken Best Children's Game — Winner
Pro
- Easy entry with child-friendly rules
- Short playtime of about 30 minutes
- Familiar mechanics like hand management and route building
- Winner of 2017 Boardgames Australia Awards Best Children's Game
Contra
- Limited to 2-4 players, no solo mode
- Too simple for experienced players
- Minimal strategic depth
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set on a simplified map of the United States, where various cities are connected by colored train routes. The theme revolves around building train connections between cities.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on completing tickets quickly and building continuous train routes.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Ticket to Ride: First Journey is designed for 2 to 4 players and has no solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 30 minutes, suitable for shorter sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
This is a children's game for beginners aged 6 and up, requiring no prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
It is a simplified, child-friendly version of the Ticket to Ride series with shorter rules and less complexity.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it was specifically designed for families with children aged 6 and older.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of hand management, network and route building, and set collection makes it accessible and kid-friendly.
Fazit
Ticket to Ride: First Journey is highly recommended for families with children seeking an introduction to the Ticket to Ride world. It is too simple for experienced gamers but offers a good thematic start.
