Ticket to Ride Board Game, 2025 Edition (Days of Wonder)
✓ Product data checked October 30, 2026
Ticket to Ride is the train game many people learn first: players collect sets of colored train cards to claim routes on a large map of North America, completing secret destination tickets and building the longest network. The 2025 refresh from Days of Wonder keeps the rules and the plastic trains. The box is for 2 to 5 players aged 8 and up, 30 to 60 minutes a game. Rated 4.9 across 660+ reviews for this edition on Amazon US, at about $40.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : Someone moving from family games to strategy games, or a couple who wants a game for two.
Best occasion : Christmas, a birthday.
Why it works : It explains in five minutes yet makes everyone think about their routes, so it suits a mixed group, and the big map looks great on the table.
Avoid if : They already own a Ticket to Ride map.
For
Him, Her, Couples, Retirement
Budget
$$$ — Mid-range
Frequently asked questions
How many players?
2 to 5.
Is it easy to learn?
Yes, it is often recommended as a first strategy game.
What changed in 2025?
It is a refresh of the original North America game, with the same rules according to the listing.
