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

Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a board game that is suitable for young children who love trains. The game has a simplified version of the original Ticket to Ride and is designed for children around the age of 3 to 5. The gameplay involves building train connections across America and completing trips. The game is easy to learn and appeals to both children and adults. One reviewer mentions that they have played the game with their 3.5-year-old and modified it to suit their child's age. They play their turns together, which reduces the strategy but allows the child to participate. The ticket cards have iCons on them, which helps the child match them to the cities on the board. Overall, this reviewer believes that the game is possible for a 3-year-old, especially if they have an interest in trains. However, another reviewer suggests that the game may be too young for a child turning 10. They bought it for their 9-year-old who was hesitant to try the "real" Ticket to Ride. After playing the junior version once, they realized that the "real" version wasn't much more complicated and their child enjoyed it more. They recommend getting the regular Ticket to Ride for older children. In terms of comparing it to the original Ticket to Ride, one reviewer mentions that the First Journey version is comparable to Monopoly Jr. It is less complicated and takes less time to play, but still offers similar strategic gameplay. They have had a great time playing the game with their 7 and 8-year-old children. The game is the American version, with the blue box representing train connections across America. The cards in the game can be placed on the table instead of being held in hand. This makes it easier for younger children to play, as they can see all the cards and receive help from others. A reviewer suggests that a 4.5-year-old who loves trains and is eager to play a train game can enjoy Ticket to Ride: First Journey with the help of their parents. They play on teams and have found that the game keeps the adults interested as well. However, they mention that a 3-year-old may struggle with the game and recommend 4.5 as the youngest age to play. There are no expansions available for Ticket to Ride: First Journey. It is a younger version of the original game. Overall, the game has received positive reviews from children and adults alike. It is easy to play, offers strategic gameplay, and appeals to train enthusiasts.