Description
The well - loved family - friendly cross - country train adventure board game! Suitable for ages 8 and above, it can be played by 2 to 5 players, with a playtime ranging from 30 to 60 minutes. With its gracefully simple gameplay, you can master Ticket to Ride in less than 15 minutes. Every turn, players face intense strategic and tactical choices. You collect cards of different train car types to claim railway routes across North America. Longer routes mean more points. Extra points are up for grabs if you fulfill Destination Tickets, which are goal cards linking far - off cities, and for the player who constructs the longest continuous route. As Ticket to Ride author Alan R. Moon says, 'The rules are so simple they could fit on a train ticket. Each turn, you can either draw more cards, claim a route, or get more Destination Tickets.' The game creates a thrilling tension as you balance the urge to collect more cards with the fear of losing a key route to a rival. This game follows the high - quality tradition of Days of Wonder's big - format board games. It comes with an oversize North American board map, 225 custom - molded train cars, 144 illustrated cards, and wooden scoring markers.
Using the game is easy. First, set up the board with the oversize North American map in the center. Distribute the custom - molded train cars, illustrated cards, and wooden scoring markers to all players. The game is for 2 to 5 players aged 8 and above. Each turn, you have three main options: draw more cards, claim a railway route, or get additional Destination Tickets. Try to collect different types of train car cards to claim longer routes for more points. Also, aim to fulfill your Destination Tickets to earn extra points. When it comes to the longest continuous route, keep an eye on what your opponents are doing. Be careful not to lose a critical route to them. As for maintenance, keep the cards in a dry place to avoid damage. If the train cars get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft cloth. Enjoy your cross - country train adventure with Ticket to Ride!
