Ticket to Ride: New York
- Designer Alan R. Moon
- Publisher Days of Wonder , ADC Blackfire Entertainment , Asterion Press , Edge Entertainment , Galápagos Jogos
- Illustration Cyrille Daujean , Julien Delval , Alan R. Moon
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In Ticket to Ride: New York, you build taxi routes on a scaled-down Manhattan map. You collect transportation cards, claim routes, and complete destination tickets to score points. The game ends when a player has only two taxis left. The challenge is to plan routes efficiently and connect locations before running out of taxis.
Who Is This Game For?
This game is aimed at families and casual players who enjoy short and accessible games. It is a light strategy game with about 15 minutes playing time. Prior experience with the Ticket to Ride series is helpful but not necessary.
How It Works
Players draw transportation cards using hand management and open drafting to gather colors needed for routes. Through network and route building, they claim taxi routes on the Manhattan map. Set collection is important when completing destination tickets that link pairs of locations. The round ends when a player nearly runs out of taxis.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Alan R. Moon, Ticket to Ride: New York offers the classic Ticket to Ride mechanics in a quick, compact format. It won the 2019 UK Games Expo Best Family Game People's Award. It belongs to the Ticket to Ride Cities series focusing on a city-scale map of New York.
Awards
2019
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Family Game — Nominated
Pro
- Short playing time of about 15 minutes
- Familiar mechanics like hand management and network building
- Part of the popular Ticket to Ride Cities series
- Winner of the 2019 UK Games Expo Best Family Game People's Award
Contra
- Only for 2 to 4 players
- Not recommended for children under 8 years
- Limited complexity for expert players
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in modern New York City, specifically a small map of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The theme revolves around exploring the city by taxi and connecting tourist attractions.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on efficiently collecting cards and planning your routes early to complete your destination tickets in time.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Ticket to Ride: New York is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game takes about 15 minutes, making it a quick game for casual play.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is accessible and suitable for beginners familiar with simple hand management and route building mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Ticket to Ride: New York is a compact version of the classic Ticket to Ride series with faster gameplay and a smaller map.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is a family game for ages 8 and up with short duration and moderate complexity.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of hand management, open drafting, and network and route building creates tactical decisions and fast-paced gameplay.
Fazit
Ticket to Ride: New York is perfect for families and players who enjoy quick strategy games. Its short duration makes it ideal for beginners who like route building and card management.
