# Ticket to Ride: First Journey (U.S.)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #2274
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 15-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.38 / 5
- **Designers**: Alan R. Moon
- **Artists**: Cyrille Daujean, Jean-Baptiste Reynaud
- **Publishers**: Days of Wonder
- **Categories**: Children's Game, Trains
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Network and Route Building, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you love building train routes and need a quick family game, First Journey gives you that in a simple package.Easy-to-learn rulesShort playtimeGreat for kidsLimited strategic depthCan become repetitiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ticket to Ride: First Journey delivers the classic train‑connecting experience to a younger crowd. The board depicts a map of the United States with colored routes linking major cities. Each player starts with four train cards and two tickets, each ticket showing two cities that must be linked by a continuous chain of your trains. On your turn you may draw two train cards or discard cards to claim a route, paying the exact color and number of spaces required. When you complete a ticket you reveal it, score, and draw a new one. If you’re stuck, you can discard unwanted tickets and draw two fresh ones. Claiming a path that stretches from the West Coast to the East Coast grants an extra “Coast‑to‑Coast” ticket. The game ends when a player places all twenty of their trains or when someone finishes six tickets; the player with the most completed tickets wins. Playtime is 15‑30 minutes, rules are simple, and it supports 2‑4 players, making it perfect for families and kids new to strategy games. Components include plastic train pieces, colored train cards, destination tickets, and a fold‑out board. The mechanics blend hand management, network building, and set collection, offering a tactile, visual experience without overwhelming complexity. Whether you’re a Ticket to Ride fan or looking for a gentle gateway into board gaming, First Journey captures the railway‑expansion thrill in a compact, kid‑friendly package.

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

### How long does a game take?
Typically 15–30 minutes, depending on player count.

### What is the game’s complexity level?
Very low; suitable for kids 6+ and board‑game beginners.

### What components are included?
Fold‑out US map board, plastic train pieces, colored train cards, destination tickets, and scoring markers.

### Do I need to know the original Ticket to Ride rules?
No, First Journey is a standalone, streamlined version designed for younger players.

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