To play on this map, a completely new set of train cards are also included. One side will show a map of the United Kingdom, including Great Britain and Ireland, set in the 19th Century, at the dawn of the railroad revolution. Game Description: Ticket to Ride: United Kingdom & Pennsylvania includes a double-sided game board. Map Collection Volume 5: United Kingdom & Pennsylvania

The game play remains faithful to the original classic US map version – but the new design, illustrations, oversized map and especially the new custom trains and tin storage boxes – take the Ticket to Ride experience to a whole new level.īuy: Click here To Buy Ticket to Ride: 10th Anniversary On Amazon 2. This special 10th Anniversary Edition is a “must-have” for Ticket to Ride fans. Added to the mix are 110 large format Train cards and 69 Destination Tickets (the original US map tickets, PLUS those from the 1910 expansion) and a new multi-lingual rules book in 12 languages. These are nestled in 5 tin train storage boxes, each with their own custom logo and artwork matching the trains’ rail line. There are 5 sets of finely sculpted custom plastic trains, each featuring a different type of train car and unique paint scheme reminiscent of toy trains of yesteryear. It still uses the classic US routes, but with new illustrations and design. It includes a giant US board map that is 50% larger than the original. Game Description: The Ticket to Ride 10th Anniversary Edition comes in an oversize game box featuring new cover design and graphics. Obviously, expansions packs require a full version of the game to play, so be sure to double check before you buy. Just be aware that we list both stand-alone games and expansion packs below. However, did you know that there more than a dozen versions and expansions of the game available to play?īelow we rank 14 of them from best to worst based on scores from. I purchased these after it became clear the game was a winner, and it proved to be a good investment.Ticket to Ride is the ultimate game for people who love trains and board games. I prefer the extension cards because they are a larger size and easier to handle. Some are are only extensions.Įxtension Packs: In addition, we have the 1910 Extension Pack of Cards. If you decide to purchase a game featuring one of these other locations, be sure to make sure you are getting a complete game. Other locations include Europe, Asia, India and the Nordic Countries. The original takes players on cross country routes across North America. There are several versions of Ticket To Ride. My sons find it stressful and we don't have to worry about making mistakes in the scoring. In fact, we don't rarely keep score no matter what game we play. My younger child plays with me, that way I can help him strategize and make sure he does not fall too far behind. That said, playing Ticket To Ride with younger kids at the table is still possible. My just-about-six year old second son has a much more difficult time with games that require patience. Now, with my second child I can safely say, that I've seen both sides. My oldest son has always had such an easy time playing strategy and detail-oriented games I've always wondered if my experience was similar to other parents.

Bonus: Kids will quickly learn place names across North America.

In order to claim a route, players must strategize as to whether to claim a route immediately, or keep their cards to use during a future turn but risk losing the route before that can happen.Points are assigned based on the types and number of routes claimed.During each turn players either claim routes or draw colored cards which all them the possibility of claiming a route in the future.At the start of the game, players draw 'tickets' with routes available for claim. Each route has a different point value.

The object is to claim various train routes that criss cross the country.

Each player receives a set of train cars.

You also need a large playing space for the oversized board.

Ticket To Ride takes about 30 to 60 minutes to play.

See below for tips on playing with younger children. I recommend the game for kids age 7 and up. The rules are complex, but surprisingly easy to understand.

It requires players to put their strategy and planning skills to the test. Ticket To Ride has won a number of international awards. We've played it again and again and you don't even need to have a train obsessed child to enjoy it. My son received the Ticket to Ride board game last year as a gift, and it quickly became a favorite family game and perfect for my game of the month series.

Ticket to ride 1910 expansion pack