Ticket to Ride: The Card Game
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- Designer Alan R. Moon
- Publisher Days of Wonder , Edge Entertainment , Enigma (Bergsala Enigma) , Lautapelit.fi
- Illustration Cyrille Daujean , Julien Delval , Alan R. Moon
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What to Expect
In this game, players collect sets of train cards to complete destination tickets connecting cities. You must manage your hand carefully and face the risk of 'train robbing,' where opponents can force you to lose cards. Each turn has two parts: moving cards from your railyard to your face-down track stack, then drawing cards, placing cards, or drawing new tickets. The game blends tension and strategy in a quick 30-minute playtime.
Who Is This Game For?
The game is suitable for families and casual gamers aged 8 and up who want a light to medium-weight card game. It's easy to learn but involves tactical hand management and set collection. Designed for 2 to 4 players, it's ideal for quick strategic card game sessions.
How It Works
Ticket to Ride: The Card Game uses Hand Management, Memory, and Set Collection mechanics. Players collect colored train cards to fulfill destination tickets. On your turn, you move cards from your railyard to your track stack and then choose to draw train cards, place cards in your railyard, or draw destination tickets. You must avoid playing cards of a color already present in opponents' railyards unless you play more of that color.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Alan R. Moon, this title translates the popular train strategy into a fast-paced card game. It was Fairplay À la carte Runner-up in 2008 and nominated multiple times for Golden Geek Best Card Game. As part of the official Ticket to Ride series, it introduces the unique train robbing element to set collection games.
Awards
2008, 2009
- 2009 Boardgames Australia Awards Best International Game — Nominated
- 2009 JoTa Best Card Game — Nominated
- 2008 Fairplay À la carte Runner-up — Nominated
Pro
- Short playtime around 30 minutes
- Part of the well-known Ticket to Ride series
- Combines Hand Management, Memory, and Set Collection
- Suitable for 2 to 4 players aged 8 and up
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Limited to 4 players maximum
- Relatively light for expert gamers
Setting & atmosphere
The game is themed around train travel and routes between cities, consistent with the Ticket to Ride franchise. The cards depict trains and destination cities to immerse players in railroad strategy.
Tips for beginners
Focus on managing your hand well and pay attention to card colors to avoid losing cards from train robbing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No, the game is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 30 minutes, making it suitable for quick play sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
This light to medium-weight game is suitable for players aged 8 and up with basic card game experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
It combines Hand Management, Memory, and Set Collection with a unique train robbing mechanic that encourages player interaction.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, with accessible rules and a minimum age of 8, it works well for families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The train robbing mechanic combined with Hand Management and Memory makes it stand out.
Fazit
Ticket to Ride: The Card Game offers a short, tactical experience for 2 to 4 players. It is recommended for those who enjoy hand-management and memory elements in card games without long playtimes.
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