Ticket to Ride: First Journey board game cover

Ticket to Ride: First Journey

Alan R. Moon · Days of Wonder · 2016

A kids' version of Ticket to Ride with a simplified US map, fewer cities, and shorter routes. Complete 6 tickets to win instead of counting points. The first Ticket to Ride experience designed specifically for children aged 6 and up.

Players

2–4

Time

30 min

Ages

6+

Difficulty

Light

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Why you'll like it

How it plays

Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a simpler version of Ticket to Ride for children. Players collect colored train cards and claim routes to connect cities on the map.

The first player to complete six tickets wins. Routes are shorter and the rules are simpler, so it's great for children 6 and up.

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Best for

Young children 6-8Ticket to Ride families

Awards

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Games for Little Kids

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Common questions

How long does Ticket to Ride: First Journey take?

About 30 minutes once everyone knows the rules.

How many people can play Ticket to Ride: First Journey?

It plays 2 to 4 players.

What age is Ticket to Ride: First Journey for?

The publisher recommends ages 6 and up.

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