


My oldest son has always had such an easy time playing strategy and detail-oriented games I've always wondered if my experience was similar to other parents. Bonus: Kids will quickly learn place names across North America.In order to claim a route, players must strategize as to whether to claim a route immediately, or keep their cards to use during a future turn but risk losing the route before that can happen.Points are assigned based on the types and number of routes claimed.During each turn players either claim routes or draw colored cards which all them the possibility of claiming a route in the future.At the start of the game, players draw "tickets" with routes available for claim. Each route has a different point value.The object is to claim various train routes that criss cross the country. Each player receives a set of train cars.You also need a large playing space for the oversized board. Ticket To Ride takes about 30 to 60 minutes to play.See below for tips on playing with younger children. I recommend the game for kids age 7 and up. The rules are complex, but surprisingly easy to understand. It requires players to put their strategy and planning skills to the test. Ticket To Ride has won a number of international awards. We've played it again and again and you don't even need to have a train obsessed child to enjoy it.

My son received the Ticket to Ride board game last year as a gift, and it quickly became a favorite family game and perfect for my game of the month series.
