# 10 Days in the USA ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2003 - **BGG Rating**: 6.5 - **BGG Rank**: #3188 - **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 30 min - **Weight**: 1.38 / 5 - **Designers**: Aaron Weissblum, Alan R. Moon - **Artists**: Cathleen Quinn-Kinney, Gustaf Ö. Hjalmars, Jacqui Davis, John Kovalic - **Publishers**: Out of the Box Publishing, Broadway Toys LTD, DV Games, Mandoo Games, The Op Games, Popcorn Games - **Categories**: Educational, Travel - **Mechanics**: Connections, Hand Management ## Verdict A fast and addictive travel classic, perfect for those who love connection puzzles.Agile strategic routingEasy to learnVery quick sessionsGreat for groupsRelies on a bit of luckCan be quite briefRECOMMENDED ## Description Pack your bags, because you only have 10 days to cross the United States! In 10 Days in the USA, your goal is to chart a perfect route connecting states to complete your trip efficiently. But don't think it's just about hopping in a car and driving; the strategy lies in the details of how you connect these destinations. You can travel on foot by placing adjacent states side-by-side, or hit the road by car, using a third state as a bridge between two points. If you're in a hurry, you can even fly, but watch out: to use airplanes, you must connect two states of the same color using a matching airplane tile. The game is a race of planning and luck, where you must manage your 'hand' of destinations and transportation modes. Each turn, you choose to draw a tile from either a face-up pile or the face-down draw pile, deciding whether it improves your route or should be discarded to help the next player. It's a fast-paced game of hand management and connections, where the timing of replacing a tile can be the difference between reaching your destination or getting lost along the way. If you enjoy quick games with simple rules that demand sharp strategic insight, this classic from the '10 Days in...' series is a blast. It's the kind of game you can play during a lunch break, yet it'll keep you thinking about the perfect route long after the game ends! ## FAQ ### How long does a game take? It's super quick, about 30 minutes for everyone to play. ### Is it hard to learn? Not at all! The rules are straightforward and you'll learn in minutes. ### How many players can play? Ideally 2 to 4 players, but the fun is guaranteed regardless. ### Is the game complex? It's a light game, but it requires attention to plan connections correctly. ### How do I win? You need to strategically connect your 10 days of travel using the right pieces. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 17.95 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=148853&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 19.03 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3002871&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 24.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6185664&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 26.97 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5739324&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 29.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5733861&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 29.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6112156&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 29.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5587551&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 29.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5637645&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 32.00 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5624775&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/2205/10-days-in-the-usa?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com