--- product_id: 419584058 title: "Days of Wonder Ticket To Ride: First Journey" brand: "asmodee" price: "$180.79" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Asmodee" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/419584058-days-of-wonder-ticket-to-ride-first-journey store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Simplified cross-country train routes Fast-paced under 30 minutes Family-friendly 2-4 players Days of Wonder Ticket To Ride: First Journey **Brand:** asmodee **Price:** $180.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚆 Your first journey to legendary game nights starts here! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Days of Wonder Ticket To Ride: First Journey by asmodee - **How much does it cost?** $180.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/419584058-days-of-wonder-ticket-to-ride-first-journey) ## Best For - asmodee enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted asmodee brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Inclusive Fun:** Designed for 2 to 4 players, bridging generations from kids to adults effortlessly. - • **Compact & Ready:** No assembly or batteries needed—just open the box and start your journey across America. - • **Race to Victory:** Complete six tickets first to claim the coveted golden ticket and bragging rights. - • **Quick & Engaging:** Fast-paced gameplay wraps up in under 30 minutes—ideal for busy professionals and family game nights. - • **Streamlined Adventure:** Simplified rules make it perfect for introducing new players to the iconic Ticket to Ride universe. ## Overview Days of Wonder's Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a streamlined, family-friendly board game that introduces players of all ages to the classic cross-country train adventure. With simplified rules, shorter routes, and fast-paced gameplay under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for quick, engaging sessions with 2 to 4 players. No setup fuss or batteries required—just pure, accessible fun that bridges generations. ## Description Players of all ages can now venture across America by train in Alan R. Moon's ticket to ride: first journey. With a brand new map and simplified rules, first journey is the perfect way to introduce new players to the game of cross-country travel. Just like in ticket to ride, players collect train cards, claim routes, and try to connect cities coast-to-coast. In first journey, though, routes are shorter, train cards are drawn straight from the deck, and the game ends when one player completes six tickets, claiming the golden ticket as their prize. Climb aboard, travelers, your incredible first journey awaits!. Review: Good board game for pre-schoolers Review: El único pero es que no soporta 5 jugadore - Muy bueno, aún más sencillo para introducir a gente o partidas rápidas. Me encantó que no hay que sacar cuentas de ningún tipo y cómo variaron la ruta más larga por el "costa a costa". Logra tener involucrados al mismo tiempo niños y adultos de toda edad. Lo dicho, el TTR original soporta 2-5 jugadores, este solo 2-4, pero lo resolví sencillamente con unas reglas caseras ## Features - Based on the award-winning board game ticket to ride - Takes two to four adventurers across America by train - Introduce younger players to ticket to ride with simplified rules - Players race to finish Six tickets before their fellow Travelers - Fast-paced and less than thirty minutes to play ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01MQ4IKQJ | | Age Range Description | All Ages | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Batteries Required? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #128,840 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #5,059 in Board Games | | Brand | Asmodee | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable | | Colour | Multicolor | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Package Type | Standard Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,462 Reviews | | Edition | First Journey | | Estimated Playing Time | 30 Minutes | | Genre | Adventure | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00824968201251 | | Included Components | Cards | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 27.6 x 27.6 x 5.4 Centimeters | | Item Type Name | Board Game | | Item Weight | 1.14 kg | | Manufacturer | Days of Wonder | | Manufacturer Part Number | DO7225 | | Model Number | DO7225 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 4 | | Operation Mode | manual | | Set Name | First Journey | | Size | One Size | | Theme | Race,Train | | UPC | 824968201251 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Asmodee - **Edition:** First Journey - **Genre:** Adventure - **Number of Players:** 4 - **Theme:** Race,Train ## Images ![Days of Wonder Ticket To Ride: First Journey - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81S5Km93bhL.jpg) ![Days of Wonder Ticket To Ride: First Journey - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91RtaaUKgPS.jpg) ![Days of Wonder Ticket To Ride: First Journey - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Wu51cBMFS.jpg) ![Days of Wonder Ticket To Ride: First Journey - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JiEO3t5ML.jpg) ![Days of Wonder Ticket To Ride: First Journey - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91MHGEOzQzS.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What’s the premise of this game and could a 3 year old play?** A: I recently bought this game and have played it with my 3.5 year old a few times. He loves it, but I have modified the game a bit to account for his age. For instance, we play his turns together, which means there's less strategy since I know exactly what routes he's trying to travel. The ticket cards have icons on them representing the cities, so that helps a lot, since he cannot read yet, but he can match the images on the cards to those on the board. Overall, I'd say this is a stretch board game for a 3 year old, but totally possible. It helps that my toddler loves trains, so this game holds his attention. **Q: Is this too young for a child turning 10?** A: Yes. I bought this as a Christmas present for my daughter last year (when she was 9), b/c she was hesitant to try "real" Ticket to Ride. We played this "Junior" version exactly ONCE. The "light went on" for my 9-year-old, as I suggested there really wasn't that much more "complication" in the "real" TtR. She then tried TtR, and loved it. We have all the expansions, etc., and play it regularly--and she beats me most of the time . . . ! So after playing the "Junior" version ONCE--we took it to McKay's (used books & games, etc.) and sold it. My advice is, if your child is "turning 10"--then go ahead and get the "regular" Ticket to Ride; I definitely recommend the "1910" expansion as well, particularly to get the "full-size" train cards. Have fun! **Q: how does this compare to ticket to ride days of wonder** A: The Ticket to Ride First Journey is our first and only game of the many Ticket to Ride board games. The analogy that I have seen is that the Days of Wonder and First Journey are comparable to traditional Monopoly and Monopoly Jr. It takes less time to play, is less complicated but the strategy of the game is the same. My family with 7 and 8 yr old boys have had a great time playing the game! **Q: Is this the American or Europe board game?** A: The blue box is the American version building train connection across america ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good board game for pre-schoolers *by T***Y on 1 June 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ El único pero es que no soporta 5 jugadore *by Y***O on 11 January 2022* Muy bueno, aún más sencillo para introducir a gente o partidas rápidas. Me encantó que no hay que sacar cuentas de ningún tipo y cómo variaron la ruta más larga por el "costa a costa". Logra tener involucrados al mismo tiempo niños y adultos de toda edad. Lo dicho, el TTR original soporta 2-5 jugadores, este solo 2-4, pero lo resolví sencillamente con unas reglas caseras ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to learn and super fun! *by B***E on 23 January 2026* ## Frequently Bought Together - Ticket to Ride First Journey Board Game - Fun and Easy for Young Explorers! 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