Ticket to Ride: The Card Game*

Ticket to Ride: The Card Game brings the excitement of the original board game into a compact card game format, complete with its own unique twists. Players collect train cards to fulfill destination tickets, which are routes between two cities. However, the twist of "train robbing" adds a layer of strategy, as players can lose cards to their opponents. The game includes 96 train car cards, 46 destination tickets, and 6 big city prize cards, making for a rich variety of play strategies.

Gameplay Overview

  • Collect and Match: Gather train cards to complete routes depicted on destination tickets.
  • Strategic Play: Decide whether to draw more cards, play cards to your Railyard, or draw new destination tickets.
  • Train Robbing: Protect your cards from being stolen by other players through strategic play.

Special Features

  • Unique Card Game Mechanics: The game includes mechanisms such as train robbing and a strategic Railyard management.
  • Varied Strategies: Offers multiple paths to victory through card collection, strategic use of the Railyard, and ticket completion.

Conclusion

Ticket to Ride: The Card Game offers a familiar yet distinct experience from its board game counterpart, perfect for fans looking for a new challenge or a more portable version of the game. Its blend of strategy, tension, and tactical card play will appeal to both veterans and newcomers to the series.

Nominated for 4 awards.

  • 2 - 4 Players
  • 30 Minutes
  • 8+ years old
  • Easy to learn

We like Ticket to Ride: The Card Game so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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