Ticket to Ride: Paris

Few of us have come this far in our gaming adventures without crossing paths with at least one of the Ticket to Ride games. For many of us it is among the first games we play. In my case, Ticket to Ride: Europe was my first ‘real’ board game and I still have it in my collection. Ticket to Ride: New York is a newer edition and offers a smaller/quicker gaming option. Let’s see how it holds up.GameplayUnsurprisingly, Ticket to Ride: New York plays quite similarly to the other games in the series. While instead of train routes you are connecting cab routes, mechanically the games are the same. For an added bit of strategy, there are tourist attractions that reward the player for passing as part of their route, so keep that in mind when you’re placing your cabs!On each turn players have the option of drawing cards, playing cabs or acquiring new routes for scoring.ComponentsThe art on the cards is functional and the cards themselves are of a good quality. The cab pieces are as solid as the train pieces from any other version in the Ticket to Ride series. The game board is quite small, but this is by design. This game is meant to be quick to set up and tear down, and is even a good option for travelling. Instead of a score track, the game includes a score pad and pencil.My thoughtsIf you enjoy any of the Ticket to Ride games, you will likely enjoy this more condensed version. Myself, I don’t get the larger Ticket to Ride games out anymore unless I am playing with non gamers. That makes the New York edition an asset in my collection as it allows the Ticket to Ride experience in less than 20 minutes compared to the 45 - 60 minute larger experience. I also play this edition the most as a 2 player experience.Verdict:At this point, I would suggest this for anyone who may be a little burnt out on Ticket to Ride games; someone who still looks fondly upon the game but may not want the larger time commitment. Also, if you’re already into games but haven’t experienced the Ticket to Ride games, this is a simple entry point at a smaller price point. If you did not like the previous Ticket to Ride games this one will do nothing to change your mind.

This game packs all the fun of classic Ticket to Ride in a small space with fast gameplay.

Short and sweet, must have for TTR enthusiasts!

If you like Ticket to Ride but don't have a half hour or more to play a game, check out one of the city games, like Berlin (there are about a half dozen of these city maps). It only takes minutes to learn and minutes to play. It comes in a small box and would be easy to pack on a road trip. Also, this is a standalone game, not an extension pack.

There are 2 different expansions in this box:- Warehouses & Depots, which works with all boardgames in the TtR series.- New Tickets, which is dedicated to the TtR Europe BoardgameThis expansion change the gameplay significantly, it adds tension and choices to the game, which his always a good thing,the cost in rules complexities is so small compared to the new options gained that for me it’s a clear winner. I think it’s very good with every map but it works especially well with the Europe map because depots come into conflict with the stations.

I did have to read through the rules 3 times to get a good grasp on how to play. But once we played the game it all made sense. My 8 year found it fun and challenging to build his line to his destinations and was eager to build a 3rd line. He also got to learn the different parts of New York city so when we do visit New York he will know a few things and places to see. The game is not all pure luck but some strategy on what cards to pick up and how to use them which makes the game fun. If your kids like the Monopoly kids version game they will like this game. Next we we buy the bigger US railroad Ticket to Ride game and "accidently" learn more about where different US cities are located.

I love these little TTR games. These smaller versions play quickly with any amount of players. I think it plays better at 3-4 players, but still plays well at 2 players. It is great when you want to play a quick game that is easy to teach or learn and you don't want to play a large TTR game.

It was smaller than I expected, but it was still totally worth it. Instructions are easy to follow, artwork is really cute, and the game is really versatile to where we will probably never get bored of it. I feel like this is a classic🙌

I'm a big fan of the mainline Ticket To Ride games, but it's often hard to find the time to play them. This smaller game has a shorter play time of about 30 minutes and doesn't sacrifice any of the fun.The London map has a groovy 60s vibe that feels just right and is fun enough, with familiar looking caricatures and well known locations. This has become a game we've played again and again and I'm sure we'll continue to do so.

Muy buen representante de la serie, para partidas rápidas y muy entretenidas

This is a nice, quick version of Ticket to Ride. However, the names of the locations on the map are quite unique and a bit difficult to pronounce or remember, which makes it a bit challenging. Some of the other Ticket to Ride Express games have much easier names.

If you are a fan of the Ticket to Ride games, then you will enjoy this. It is a shorter version that does not take much set up. Fun little change on the Ticket to Ride game.

This is such a great game to play with family - even my kids got the hang of it and enjoyed it. I love the ‘express’ versions of game. It’s fun to play without taking too long and losing the attention span of the kids. I will definitely be purchasing more of the games in this series.