Days of Wonder Ticket To Ride: First Journey

Days of Wonder Ticket To Ride: First Journey

Q: What’s the premise of this game and could a 3 year old play?

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?

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

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?

The blue box is the American version building train connection across america

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Details

Brand
Days of Wonder
Theme
Race Train
Genre
Adventure
Number of Players
1
Edition
First Journey

🚂Simplified gameplay for quick fun

⏱️Under 30 minutes per game

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Perfect for 2-4 players

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Description

🚂 All aboard the express route to fun and connection!

FAST TRACK FUN - Engage in thrilling train adventures with simplified rules designed for younger players and busy pros alike.
NO SETUP HASSLE - Ready to play out of the box—no batteries, assembly, or remote controls needed.
QUICK PLAY SESSIONS - Complete exciting games in under 30 minutes—perfect for lunch breaks or evening wind-downs.
AWARD WINNING LEGACY - Based on the globally acclaimed Ticket to Ride series, ensuring quality and timeless appeal.
FAMILY FRIENDS APPROVED - Supports 2 to 4 players, making it ideal for bonding with colleagues, kids, or friends.

Days of Wonder Ticket To Ride: First Journey is a streamlined, family-friendly board game that brings the excitement of cross-country train adventures to players aged 6 and up. Designed for 2 to 4 players, it features simplified rules and fast-paced gameplay under 30 minutes, making it perfect for quick, engaging sessions with family or friends.

Specifications

Language:	English
Model Number	DO7225
Number of Game Players	1
Number of Puzzle Pieces	1000
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required	No
Batteries Included	No
Remote Control Included?	No
Colour	Multicolor
Product Dimensions	27.62 x 27.62 x 5.4 cm; 1.14 kg
Item model number	DO7225
Manufacturer	Days of Wonder
Item Weight	1 kg 140 g

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