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Ticket to Ride: Paris

Ticket to Ride: Paris

2-4
Players
15
Minutes
8+
Age
2024
Published

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What to Expect

Set in 1920s Paris, players collect colored transportation cards to claim routes on the board. Unique to this version, players keep certain colored cards to form a French flag for bonus points. The game ends when a player has few trains left, followed by scoring completed and unfulfilled tickets. Expect a fast-paced, tactical experience with connections, contracts, and hand management.

Who Is This Game For?

Ticket to Ride: Paris is a family-friendly game for 2 to 4 players aged 8 and up. Its short duration makes it ideal for quick sessions or as an introduction to the Ticket to Ride series. Rules are simple and accessible, requiring little to no prior experience.

How It Works

On your turn, you collect transportation cards, manage your hand to keep colors that help form a French flag, and claim routes between Paris locations. The game features network and route building, contracts (tickets) to complete, and open drafting to choose cards. End game bonuses are earned by forming the flag with kept cards, adding strategic depth.

Connections Contracts End Game Bonuses Hand Management Network and Route Building Open Drafting

What Makes It Special

Designed by Alan R. Moon, creator of the original Ticket to Ride, this 2024 release is part of the official Cities series by Days of Wonder. It offers a fast 15-minute variant with a unique French flag mechanism that distinguishes it from other Ticket to Ride titles.

Pro

  • Short playtime of around 15 minutes
  • Easy-to-learn classic Ticket to Ride mechanics
  • Unique flag mechanic for bonus points
  • Part of the popular Ticket to Ride Cities series

Contra

  • Supports only 2 to 4 players
  • No solo mode included
  • Relatively light and short for complex gamers

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set in glamorous Paris during the Roaring Twenties (1920–1929), featuring iconic locations like the Champs-Elysées and Montmartre, all experienced at the table.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on efficiently connecting your routes and aim to create the flag bonus to maximize points.

Häufige Fragen

Can I play this solo?

No, Ticket to Ride: Paris is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.

How long does a game really take?

A game lasts about 15 minutes, allowing quick setup and play.

What prior experience do I need?

The game is family-friendly from age 8 and requires no special prior knowledge.

How does this compare to similar games?

Ticket to Ride: Paris is a fast variant of the classic Ticket to Ride with a unique flag bonus mechanic.

Is this suitable for families?

Yes, it offers simple rules and a short playtime suitable for families.

What mechanic makes it special?

Hand management combined with the flag bonus and open drafting make it stand out.

Fazit

Recommended for families and newcomers seeking a quick, tactical train game. Less suited for players who prefer longer, more complex sessions.