The Origins of the Classic Railway Adventure - Ticket to Ride
Hello, travellers! Today, we're venturing into the world of Ticket to Ride, the classic board game that has captured the hearts and minds of players worldwide.
Ticket to Ride was created by the talented board game designer, Alan R. Moon.
As a lifelong gamer, Moon grew up with a passion for board games. But unlike many of his peers, he never stopped playing them.
In 2003, the Spiel des Jahres-winning designer Alan R. Moon met with Days of Wonder to show a prototype of what would later become Ticket to Ride. Moon explained the rules in no time, and they set about placing rudimentary train cars across a map of the United States. Roughly two-thirds of the way through the game, Alan swept the board and packed up the prototype, saying “Good, you understand the principle of the game. It’s very simple.”
And the rest, as they say, is history!
The game’s release and reception in 2004 would prove more successful than anyone could imagine. The title has since been widely regarded as one of the best board games of all time. And now, the adventure of Ticket to Ride awaits you in an exciting reimagined digital version of the beloved board game.
Become a railway pioneer as you compete with fellow travel enthusiasts anytime, anywhere. Strategically plan your routes, connect cities, and drive your enterprise from coast to coast. Be ambitious! In this era of innovation and expansion, no player shall be left behind.
– Bella, Community Manager
Ticket to Ride was created by the talented board game designer, Alan R. Moon.
As a lifelong gamer, Moon grew up with a passion for board games. But unlike many of his peers, he never stopped playing them.
In 2003, the Spiel des Jahres-winning designer Alan R. Moon met with Days of Wonder to show a prototype of what would later become Ticket to Ride. Moon explained the rules in no time, and they set about placing rudimentary train cars across a map of the United States. Roughly two-thirds of the way through the game, Alan swept the board and packed up the prototype, saying “Good, you understand the principle of the game. It’s very simple.”
And the rest, as they say, is history!
The game’s release and reception in 2004 would prove more successful than anyone could imagine. The title has since been widely regarded as one of the best board games of all time. And now, the adventure of Ticket to Ride awaits you in an exciting reimagined digital version of the beloved board game.
Become a railway pioneer as you compete with fellow travel enthusiasts anytime, anywhere. Strategically plan your routes, connect cities, and drive your enterprise from coast to coast. Be ambitious! In this era of innovation and expansion, no player shall be left behind.
– Bella, Community Manager