# Ticket to Ride: First Journey (Europe)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #2225
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 15-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.47 / 5
- **Designers**: Alan R. Moon
- **Artists**: Alan R. Moon, Cyrille Daujean, Jean-Baptiste Reynaud, Régis Torres
- **Publishers**: Days of Wonder, Galápagos Jogos, Gémklub, Hobby World, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- **Categories**: Children's Game, Trains
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Network and Route Building, Set Collection

## Verdict
If your family loves linking routes and collecting tickets, this European junior version hits the spot.Very easy rulesQuick playtimeBright componentsGreat intro to the hobbyLimited strategic depthLow replay value after a few gamesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ticket to Ride: First Journey – Europe brings the classic Ticket to Ride experience to younger players, but in a compact, colorful package. Each game starts with four train cards in hand and two tickets showing two cities to connect. On your turn you may draw two cards or discard the ones you have to claim a route on the map, paying the exact color and number of cards the segment requires. When you complete a ticket you reveal it, score it, and draw a new one. If you run out of viable tickets, you can discard them and draw fresh ones. A special twist: linking a westernmost city (Dublin, Brest or Madrid) to an easternmost city (Moscow, Rostov or Ankara) instantly grants a cross‑continent ticket. The game ends when a player completes six tickets or places all of their trains; the player with the most completed tickets wins. The European board replaces the U.S. map of the original junior version, yet the hand‑management, network‑building and set‑collection mechanics stay the same, making it easy to learn and quick to play (15‑30 minutes). Components are sturdy: bright‑colored train pieces, train cards, tickets and a nicely illustrated map. Perfect for kids aged 6+, but also enjoyable for adults who like a light, strategic race. Asmodee’s production ensures quality, and the low weight (1.5/5) reflects the simplicity that appeals to families and beginners.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 4 players.

### What is the typical playing time?
15 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of players.

### What age range is recommended?
Ages 6 and up, perfect for kids and families.

### What are the main components?
European map board, colored train pieces, train cards, destination tickets, and scoring markers.

### Do I need to know the adult version rules?
No, the junior version has its own simplified rules.

### Are there any expansions for this game?
There are no specific expansions for the junior edition.

### How is the winner determined?
The first player to complete six tickets wins, or the player with the most completed tickets when all trains are placed.

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