Ticket to Ride: New York — Fast Family Train-Route Board Game (2-4)

Reviews

1. M Matt C. 5/5

   Short and engaging

   I’ve played the full Ticket to Ride and found some sessions drag. This New York version is snappy — you can play several rounds with kids in an hour and it keeps their attention. My partner prefers the larger map for variety, but I like the tighter choices here since fewer routes force more planning.

2. N N.F 5/5

   Family hit

   Fun, easy to pick up and quick to play — perfect for family nights or when you lack time for a long board game. Compact but still keeps the same strategy and excitement.

3. Z Zack Donahue 4/5

   Great gameplay, messy delivery

   Smaller than the standard edition but ideal for short sessions. Fun and worth owning. Delivery was unreliable: the shipping label existed early but the package didn’t move until days later, so it arrived later than promised.

4. O Omar Rojas Martinez 5/5

   Entretenido y accesible

   Muy entretenido y adecuado para quienes prefieren juegos de mesa con algo de estrategia, no solo party games.

5. H Heinz W. Kern 5/5

   Tolle Ergänzung zur Reihe

   Schöne, kleine Variante zu Zug um Zug. Mir gefällt der andere Aufbau und die abgewandelten Spielerfolge.

6. S S&B 5/5

   Fast-play favorite

   I enjoy the smaller Ticket to Ride variants. They play quickly regardless of player count. I think it hits its stride with 3–4 players but it’s still fine at two. Great when you want a quick, easy-to-teach game.

7. E Eric 5/5

   Good mix of luck and strategy

   I had to read the rules a few times, but once we played it clicked. My 8-year-old enjoyed planning routes and wanted to build a third line. It teaches a bit about New York landmarks, involves decision-making with card draws, and is similar in feel to kids’ Monopoly versions.

8. R Reader 5/5

   Bought several as gifts

   I purchased one for us and then gave copies to family and neighbors — it’s a great intro before moving to the bigger maps. Games take roughly 20 minutes. Tip: use card sleeves or a shuffler; our cards wore faster than expected and replacements aren’t cheap.

9. D DS 5/5

   High quality, arrived undamaged

   Good production quality and arrived in perfect condition.

10. C Cassidy 5/5

    Better than the junior option for our kids

    Chose this over the junior box: less overwhelming board, fewer cards to manage, and only 15 minutes per game — ideal for elementary-aged kids. It isn’t dumbed down, so adults enjoy it too. I’ll likely add the London version next.

11. A Alice 5/5

    Great quick game

    Really enjoyed playing this shorter version with family. Fast, fun, and easy to replay.

12. J Jordanna 5/5

    Perfect for quick two-player sessions

    I get bored in long games and hate losing long ones, so this short edition is perfect. With two players each round is about 15 minutes; four players closer to 30, still short enough for multiple rematches. Simple to learn, has light strategy, and looks nice on the table — highly recommend.