--- product_id: 45132018 title: "Ticket to Ride First Journey Kids Train Game, 2-4 Players, 15-30 Min" brand: "asmodee" price: "102 Lei" currency: RON in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/45132018-ticket-to-ride-first-journey-kids-train-game-2-4 store_origin: RO region: Romania --- # 15-30 min quick gameplay 80 chunky plastic trains Simplified US map for kids Ticket to Ride First Journey Kids Train Game, 2-4 Players, 15-30 Min **Brand:** asmodee **Price:** 102 Lei **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚂 Unlock your child’s first journey into strategy and family fun! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ticket to Ride First Journey Kids Train Game, 2-4 Players, 15-30 Min by asmodee - **How much does it cost?** 102 Lei with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/45132018-ticket-to-ride-first-journey-kids-train-game-2-4) ## Best For - asmodee enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted asmodee brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Quick & Replayable:** Fast 15-30 minute rounds keep kids focused and coming back for more fun. - • **Race Across America:** Connect cities coast-to-coast on a vibrant, easy-to-navigate US map designed for small hands. - • **Golden Ticket Challenge:** Complete 6 destination tickets to claim the coveted Golden Ticket bonus and win. - • **Family Game Night Essential:** Supports 2-4 players with engaging, turn-based play perfect for bonding and friendly competition. - • **Kid-Friendly Strategy Starter:** Simplified rules and colorful components make strategy accessible for ages 6+. ## Overview Ticket to Ride First Journey is a junior edition board game designed for children ages 6 and up, featuring simplified rules, a colorful US map, and chunky train pieces. It supports 2-4 players and offers quick 15-30 minute games that teach strategic thinking, planning, and turn-taking. Perfect for family game nights, it encourages social interaction and serves as an engaging introduction to strategy board games. ## Description Ticket to Ride First Journey brings the beloved Ticket to Ride experience to younger players with a simplified, kid-friendly design that teaches strategy, planning, and friendly competition in a fun, accessible format. Players collect colorful train cards and claim routes on a brand-new US map with simplified tracks sized for children ages 6 and up. Complete destination tickets by connecting named cities across America, from coast to coast. Finish six tickets and claim the Golden Ticket for a bonus victory, or race opponents to complete routes first. Ticket to Ride First Journey is an introduction to strategy board games for children, teaching turn-taking, card management, and basic planning through train adventures. The colorful map and chunky train pieces suit small hands and young attention spans, while the streamlined rules help kids start playing in minutes. Designed for 2-4 players, games play in 15-30 minutes, a length that works well for family game night, weekend play, birthdays, holidays, and after-school gaming. Ticket to Ride First Journey is engaging and replayable for the whole family. It also works as a gateway game that grows with children and helps them move up to the full Ticket to Ride experience as they get older. With route building, destination tickets, and easy-to-learn gameplay, this kids train board game gives families a clear first step into board games for kids and shared play at home. The combination of strategy for children, simple choices, and colorful components supports family fun for children & families in a format that stays approachable for younger players while still feeling complete each time it hits the table. Review: A great Introduction to the franchise for all ages. - The Ticket to Ride First Journey Board Game is a fantastic introduction to the beloved Ticket to Ride series, designed specifically for younger players. The rules are simple and easy to learn, making it perfect for kids while still offering enough strategy to keep adults engaged. The quality is excellent, with a sturdy game board and durable train pieces that hold up well to repeated play. The cards are well designed, featuring bright, engaging artwork that makes gameplay even more enjoyable. For the price, it’s a great value, providing a fun, educational experience that teaches kids about geography and planning routes. The gameplay is perfectly paced, ensuring players stay engaged without long wait times. If you’re looking for a quality, easy to learn board game that’s perfect for family game nights, Ticket to Ride First Journey is a fantastic choice! Highly recommended for young gamers and families alike! Review: Quality All Across the Board - This game is excellent. Where to begin. Just picking up the box you can tell the quality. It is HEAVY! The components in this game are great. The construction of the board is one of the best I have ever seen. It is thick, has sturdy folds, large (easy for people to crowd around), and has some nice visuals which are important for children to use if they cannot read yet so trying to complete a ticket is able to be done by a younger child. The plastic train pieces are detailed, and the game comes with extras just in case (with kids you are bound to lose some.....possibly even to them playing with the nice pieces outside of using them for the game because they are that nice) and each color comes with its own zip-lock baggie. The card are thick, appealing, and high quality with a nice sheen, and the organizer in the box fits everything perfectly. The game play is simple yet competitive, where you need to strategize and possibly try to block your opponents ability to create a route to complete tickets (the objective of the game) if you can figure out their goals. This game can be played on so many levels, even as a quick game with adults (if you want to have more competition, you can play with a modified rule set which is awesome. You can basically use the "express" version rules to increase difficulty so the game can grow with the children's ability to provide years of entertainment!) Younger children can even play it and be competitive against adults as well because the game has an intuitive rule set. This game is a win on so many different levels that I wish other games were made and designed as well as this. ## Features - KIDS STRATEGY BOARD GAME: First Journey uses simplified rules to introduce children ages 6+ to collecting train cards and claiming routes in a fun starter strategy game. - EXPLORE AMERICA BY TRAIN: Claim colorful routes across a US map, collect matching train cards, and connect cities from coast to coast in a board game for kids that blends play with planning. - GOLDEN TICKET CHALLENGE: Race to complete six destination tickets and claim the Golden Ticket bonus, giving young players a clear goal that keeps each 15-30 minute game focused and fun. - FAMILY FUN FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES: Built for 2-4 players, this kids train board game supports shared play, turn-taking, and friendly competition during family game nights at home and weekend play. - EASY TO LEARN GAMEPLAY: Streamlined rules, chunky train pieces, and a child-friendly map help ages 6 and up start quickly while building strategy for children through route planning and card management. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01MQ4IKQJ | | Age Range Description | 6 years | | Best Sellers Rank | #22,389 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #538 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Asmodee | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable | | Color | Multi | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,661 Reviews | | Edition | Junior Edition | | Educational Objective | Develop strategic thinking, planning, and decision-making skills; promote family bonding and social interaction | | Estimated Playing Time | 22 minutes | | Game Mechanics | Hand Management, Route/Network Building | | Genre | Family, Strategy | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00824968201251 | | Included Components | 1 Game Board; 80 Plastic Trains; 72 Train Cards; 32 Ticket Cards; 4 Bonus Ticket Cards & 1 “Golden Ticket” Card; 1 Rulesheet | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Dimensions | 10.88 x 10.88 x 2.13 inches | | Item Dimensions L x W | 10.88"L x 10.88"W | | Item Type Name | Board Game | | Item Weight | 2.5 pounds | | Manufacturer | Asmodee | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 180 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 72 | | Manufacturer Part Number | DO7225 | | Material Type | Cardboard | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 72 | | Model Number | DO7225 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Number of Players | 2-4 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Rulebook Availability | Printed Included | | Set Name | Ticket to Ride | | Size | Junior Edition | | Supported Battery Types | No batteries required | | Theme | Transportation | | UPC | 824968201251 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Images ![Ticket to Ride First Journey Kids Train Game, 2-4 Players, 15-30 Min - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81S5Km93bhL.jpg) ![Ticket to Ride First Journey Kids Train Game, 2-4 Players, 15-30 Min - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91RtaaUKgPS.jpg) ![Ticket to Ride First Journey Kids Train Game, 2-4 Players, 15-30 Min - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Wu51cBMFS.jpg) ![Ticket to Ride First Journey Kids Train Game, 2-4 Players, 15-30 Min - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JiEO3t5ML.jpg) ![Ticket to Ride First Journey Kids Train Game, 2-4 Players, 15-30 Min - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91MHGEOzQzS.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What’s the premise of this game and could a 3 year old play?** A: I recently bought this game and have played it with my 3.5 year old a few times. He loves it, but I have modified the game a bit to account for his age. For instance, we play his turns together, which means there's less strategy since I know exactly what routes he's trying to travel. The ticket cards have icons on them representing the cities, so that helps a lot, since he cannot read yet, but he can match the images on the cards to those on the board. Overall, I'd say this is a stretch board game for a 3 year old, but totally possible. It helps that my toddler loves trains, so this game holds his attention. **Q: Is this too young for a child turning 10?** A: Yes. I bought this as a Christmas present for my daughter last year (when she was 9), b/c she was hesitant to try "real" Ticket to Ride. We played this "Junior" version exactly ONCE. The "light went on" for my 9-year-old, as I suggested there really wasn't that much more "complication" in the "real" TtR. She then tried TtR, and loved it. We have all the expansions, etc., and play it regularly--and she beats me most of the time . . . ! So after playing the "Junior" version ONCE--we took it to McKay's (used books & games, etc.) and sold it. My advice is, if your child is "turning 10"--then go ahead and get the "regular" Ticket to Ride; I definitely recommend the "1910" expansion as well, particularly to get the "full-size" train cards. Have fun! **Q: how does this compare to ticket to ride days of wonder** A: The Ticket to Ride First Journey is our first and only game of the many Ticket to Ride board games. The analogy that I have seen is that the Days of Wonder and First Journey are comparable to traditional Monopoly and Monopoly Jr. It takes less time to play, is less complicated but the strategy of the game is the same. My family with 7 and 8 yr old boys have had a great time playing the game! **Q: Is this the American or Europe board game?** A: The blue box is the American version building train connection across america ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great Introduction to the franchise for all ages. *by A***N on June 5, 2025* The Ticket to Ride First Journey Board Game is a fantastic introduction to the beloved Ticket to Ride series, designed specifically for younger players. The rules are simple and easy to learn, making it perfect for kids while still offering enough strategy to keep adults engaged. The quality is excellent, with a sturdy game board and durable train pieces that hold up well to repeated play. The cards are well designed, featuring bright, engaging artwork that makes gameplay even more enjoyable. For the price, it’s a great value, providing a fun, educational experience that teaches kids about geography and planning routes. The gameplay is perfectly paced, ensuring players stay engaged without long wait times. If you’re looking for a quality, easy to learn board game that’s perfect for family game nights, Ticket to Ride First Journey is a fantastic choice! Highly recommended for young gamers and families alike! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality All Across the Board *by T***C on February 17, 2020* This game is excellent. Where to begin. Just picking up the box you can tell the quality. It is HEAVY! The components in this game are great. The construction of the board is one of the best I have ever seen. It is thick, has sturdy folds, large (easy for people to crowd around), and has some nice visuals which are important for children to use if they cannot read yet so trying to complete a ticket is able to be done by a younger child. The plastic train pieces are detailed, and the game comes with extras just in case (with kids you are bound to lose some.....possibly even to them playing with the nice pieces outside of using them for the game because they are that nice) and each color comes with its own zip-lock baggie. The card are thick, appealing, and high quality with a nice sheen, and the organizer in the box fits everything perfectly. The game play is simple yet competitive, where you need to strategize and possibly try to block your opponents ability to create a route to complete tickets (the objective of the game) if you can figure out their goals. This game can be played on so many levels, even as a quick game with adults (if you want to have more competition, you can play with a modified rule set which is awesome. You can basically use the "express" version rules to increase difficulty so the game can grow with the children's ability to provide years of entertainment!) Younger children can even play it and be competitive against adults as well because the game has an intuitive rule set. This game is a win on so many different levels that I wish other games were made and designed as well as this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun game for the whole family *by K***R on January 8, 2026* This game is SOO much fun, for kids and adults. We’ve always enjoyed the adult version, bit since having kids haven’t played much. My 7yo picked this right up, and even my 5 yr old is starting to figure it out. She plays with an adult still but she’s starting to play on her own. What I like is kids that can’t read yet don’t have to be able to read the names of the cities, because they also have symbols the kids can match to see where their train routes are. It is challenging, and has the kids use critical thinking skills at an age appropriate level. The size of the board is perfect. The quality is top notch. I will say if you’ve never played before, it takes some time to read the rules and understand how to play (even as an adult) but I would say, just watch a YouTube video. Once you get it, it’s easy. Highly recommend! ## Frequently Bought Together - Ticket to Ride First Journey Board Game - Fun and Easy for Young Explorers! Train Strategy Game, Family Game for Kids & Adults, Ages 6+, 2-4 Players, 15-30 Min Playtime, Made by Days of Wonder - CATAN Junior Board Game - Swashbuckling Adventure for Young Pirates! 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