Description: Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a simplified, family-friendly version of the popular board game Ticket to Ride, designed specifically for younger players. Created by Alan R. Moon and published by Days of Wonder, this version is suitable for 2-4 players and recommended for ages 6 and up. It offers an engaging, fun way to introduce children to the world of strategy board games without being overly complex. Gameplay Overview: In Ticket to Ride: First Journey, players compete to connect cities across a map of the United States (or Europe in other editions) by laying down train routes. The objective is to complete routes and claim tickets, earning points along the way. Key Features: Simplified Rules: The game streamlines many aspects of the original Ticket to Ride game to make it easier for younger players. Players draw cards and place train pieces on the board to complete routes between cities. Ticket Cards: Players receive "ticket cards" that show two cities. The goal is to connect these cities with a continuous line of your train pieces. Winning the Game: The first player to complete six tickets or the first player to place all of their trains on the board wins the game. There's also a bonus for completing a coast-to-coast route, adding a fun challenge. Color Matching: The game focuses on color matching—players collect colored train cards and use them to claim routes that match those colors on the board. Components: Map Board: A large, colorful board featuring a simplified map of the United States (or Europe, depending on the edition). Key cities are connected by colored train routes. Train Pieces: Each player receives a set of plastic train pieces in a specific color to mark their routes on the board. Ticket Cards: These cards indicate the cities the player needs to connect to complete routes. Train Cards: Players collect these cards in different colors to claim routes on the board. Matching the colors on the train cards to the route colors is key to completing connections. Appeal and Accessibility: Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a great introduction to the world of board games for young players. It retains the core concepts of route-building and strategy from the original game but simplifies the gameplay to make it more accessible for children. It encourages color recognition, basic planning, and spatial reasoning. It’s also ideal for families, as it creates an enjoyable experience for both kids and adults. The game moves quickly and has a lower complexity level than the original Ticket to Ride, making it perfect for shorter game sessions. Overall, Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a fun, educational, and engaging way to introduce kids to modern board games while still offering enough strategy and interaction to keep older players entertained.
Price: 32.99 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-12-22T01:16:02.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Min. Number of Players: 6 players
Brand: Fantasy Flight Games
Game Title: Ticket To Ride
MPN: DO7227
