The story of Ticket to Ride

Ticket to Ride invites you to relive the golden age of rail as you link cities with brightly colored trains. On your turn you either draw train cards, claim a route, or draw destination ticketsa rhythm that keeps the game swift and interactive. With gentle competition and strategic depth, its a board game night classic.

Players
2 5
Ages
8+
Playtime
3060 min

Box components

  • Game board (map)
  • 240 plastic train cars (5 colors)
  • 110 train cards
  • 30 destination tickets
  • 5 wooden scoring markers
  • Rulebook
Ticket to Ride trains and cards on a table

Who this game is for

  • Families seeking an easy-to-teach, exciting board game.
  • New players wanting accessible strategy in under an hour.
  • Competitive friends who enjoy clever blocking and route planning.
  • Collectors building a library of timeless modern classics.

Whether its your first strategy game or your fiftieth, Ticket to Ride delivers a polished experience that keeps everyone engaged to the last turn.

How to play Ticket to Ride

  1. Deal train cards and destination tickets; keep at least two tickets.
  2. On your turn, choose one action: draw two train cards, claim a route, or draw destination tickets.
  3. To claim a route, play a set of matching-colored cards and place your trains on that path.
  4. Score for each claimed route; complete destination tickets for bonus points at game end.
  5. When a player has 2 or fewer trains left, trigger the final round and tally all points.

Pro tip: Connect your tickets with overlapping paths to maximize efficiency and the Longest Route bonus.