Days of WonderTicket to Ride Europe Board Game - Embark on a Railway Adventure Across the Continent! Fun Family Strategy Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 2-5 Players, 30-60 Min Playtime, Made by Days of Wonder

This quickly became our go-to game toPlay. It’s super easy to play and teach new folks, very fun, has a great pace while staying engaging and is overall beautiful. We’re big Catan people ($600+ deep in our catan collection) and this is way up there with that game series. One of the most captivating board games and similar to catan, is a new game every time you play it which we love. I also like that it can be played with 5 players, rather than just 4.

I love playing video games but at times I want to take a break from viewing a monitor or TV screen. My wife and I enjoy a few board games and playing cards, but I wanted some more in-depth to play that is not Monopoly, Sorry, Uno, and etc. I would love to play games like Risk or something in those veins, but I know she will not be up for it. My first tough was to get Catan, but sadly we need at least three players, and my daughter is barely 8 months, so she doesn’t count.I was looking for a game that would fit all these requirements and still be fun for her, but be something that was a little different and I remembered a game I got for free on my iPad a few months back called Ticket to Ride. I remembered having a lot of fun with it but playing against AI was not as fun after a while. I did some research on this game and showed my wife to see if she would be interested. We found that they had another version that was based in Europe instead of the US, and since we love traveling, we opted to get this out. Boy, it was a great investment.The night that it came my in-laws were over for dinner, and I asked if they wanted to play. They said sure to try something else. I was a little concerned as the instructions were a book, and it had a rule that was not in the iPad game since this was a newer version, but we opted to play the game in sections and introduce more advanced features (such as the Stations, ferries, and tunnels) with each new time we played.My in-laws and wife were hooked on his game. It is so simple to play yet, it is also complicated and provides a nice bit of strategy if you want to win. If you notice someone is trying to get to a particular place, do you be a jerk and claim that line, but you could risk losing your own line later? It is really fun to see how each game goes.I will admit the first game we played we had major issues fining some of the Eastern European locations, and none of us have been (or recognize) a few of the names, but after a couple of play thoughts, we now have a great grasp on everything. What I like is that each game can be done in about 30 min to 1 hour. This is great because anything longer would be too hard, as the baby could wake up and spoil the rest of the game. We have not had this be an issue where a game went over that time frame (yet).The concept for this game is SUPER simple, but it takes a while to master. Mark train lines to get from Point A to Point B in the faster route possible. You do this by collecting a train card. You have to have a specific color of train cards to claim a route. What makes this interesting is you can only do one of three things each time it is your turn:1. Claim a Route2. Pull Train Cards (from stack or on the board)3. Get another route cardSo you have to plan each turn carefully. Is it worth claiming a route, when you see a while card in the open deck? You are out of routes, but do you use your turn to do something else. Each route you claim is worth a certain amount of points, and the object is to get the most points before someone has less than two of their own person trains. Just because you get rid of all your trains doesn’t mean you win, as we have had a game where other people win as they claimed more complicated routes.This is a great game to play and we look forward to teaching our daughter it when she is a bit older, as it is just different from other games currently out on the market, and it makes for a really great time!

Ticket to Ride is hands-down one of the best games! It’s perfect for all ages, making it a great choice for family game nights, gatherings with friends, or even a casual two-player showdown. The rules are straightforward enough for beginners, but there’s plenty of strategy to keep seasoned players engaged.One of the things I love most is how interactive and competitive it gets without being overwhelming. It’s all about planning routes and outsmarting opponents, and I have to say—I win a lot, which makes it even more fun for me!The game pieces and board are high-quality, and the colorful design adds to the enjoyment. Whether you’re a board game pro or just looking for a fun way to connect with others, Ticket to Ride is a must-have. Trust me, you’ll never want to stop playing! 🚂

I recently played **Ticket to Ride: Europe** and I can honestly say it has become one of my favorite board games! The combination of strategy, luck, and a bit of friendly competition makes for an exciting game night.The game mechanics are easy to learn for most ages, yet there's plenty of depth that keeps it engaging for both beginners and seasoned players. I love the added elements like the tunnels and ferries, which bring an extra layer of strategy to planning your routes. The artwork is beautiful, and the map of Europe is vibrant and detailed, making it visually appealing on the table. It does take a bit to get the names of the original European city names.I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new experience to the classic board game experience!