All ages can now embark on a thrilling train journey across America with Alan R. Moon's Ticket to Ride: First Journey. This version features a brand - new map and simplified rules, making it ideal for introducing new players to the cross - country travel game. Similar to the classic Ticket to Ride, players collect train cards, claim routes, and aim to connect cities from coast to coast. In First Journey, routes are shorter, train cards are drawn directly from the deck, and the game wraps up when a player finishes six tickets to win the Golden Ticket. It's based on the award - winning board game, suits 2 - 4 adventurers, and is great for young players. It's fast - paced and takes less than 30 minutes to play.

To play Ticket to Ride Rails & Sails, start by setting up the brand - new map. Each player gets a set of train cards at the beginning. During your turn, you can draw train cards from the deck or claim a route on the map using your cards. The goal is to connect cities by completing six tickets before your fellow players. Remember, the routes in this First Journey version are shorter. Keep an eye on your opponents' moves. This is a family - friendly game, so it's great to play with younger players too. When the game is over, simply gather the cards and store them in a dry place to keep them in good condition. Have fun on your train adventure!