Ticket to Ride

About

"Ticket to Ride" is a strategy board game, available for single-player and multiplayer modes, that challenges you to connect cities and reach destinations before your opponents. With stunning graphics and various tactical options, the game offers unique experiences and increased replayability. This official adaptation of the best-selling board game includes a tutorial, online multiplayer, and additional maps available in expansion packs.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

+11

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,338 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

stability141 negative mentions

Faithful adaptation of the board game with enjoyable gameplay.
Offers various modes including solo, pass and play, and online play.
Great graphics and intuitive controls enhance the gaming experience.

Frequent crashes and bugs, especially during online play.
Only one map included with the initial purchase, additional maps require extra payment.
AI opponents often make illogical moves, reducing the challenge in solo play.

stability
149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
95%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches, particularly during online play. While some players have experienced minimal issues, the overall consensus indicates that the app is often buggy, leading to frustrating gameplay interruptions and loss of progress. Despite these problems, many still enjoy the game when it functions properly, highlighting a need for improvements in stability.
- “No glitches experienced in a week of playing.”
- “Since updates, it seems to be working fine on my device with no glitches.”
- “Easy to learn and runs great on my HTC DNA.”
- “The game itself is fun and somewhat addictive, but the app is completely glitchy and buggy on Android -- there are frequent disconnects from the server and random 'end of file' errors in the middle of the game.”
- “For the amount you pay, you would expect it to be less glitchy... the game will crash in multiplayer and then start verifying files when you reopen it. Sometimes it glitches and doesn't put you in, so you're sitting in the lobby when the game has already started.”
- “This is a good game, but there are so many glitches and crashes that I can't in good conscience recommend that anyone buy it.”
gameplay
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
57%
7%
Overall, the gameplay is well-received, closely mirroring the board game experience with enjoyable mechanics and quick pacing, even on lower-end hardware. However, there are notable issues with AI performance, occasional glitches, and slowdowns that disrupt the experience, particularly in solo mode and online play. Despite these drawbacks, many players appreciate the game's strategic depth and the enhancements provided by the app's features.
- “Good gameplay that matches the board version nicely.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay make this adaptation of a classic board game a keeper.”
- “The implementation of the board and gameplay is flawless.”
- “Now, the game loses a star for the AI gameplay.”
- “4 months later, the gameplay in solo mode still sucks.”
- “It slowed the gameplay down significantly with useless transitions/animations (drawing cards, placing trains) and still gets out of sync.”
graphics
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
54%
5%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful artwork and smooth animations, while others report glitches and issues with visibility on certain devices. Some users express a desire for enhanced visual options and better functionality, noting that the graphics can feel basic or cluttered at times. Overall, while the aesthetic appeal is acknowledged, there are significant concerns regarding performance and adaptability across different platforms.
- “The artwork is great, too, and you can also get expansion packs, just like the board game version.”
- “The graphics are great and it runs very smooth with no ads.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay make this adaptation of a classic board game a keeper.”
- “Usually app adaptations of tabletop board games tend to get more thematic and graphics get more realistic, sometimes even being 3D, but the opposite is happening here.”
- “Since the last update, the graphics are seriously broken.”
- “The graphics on this are really laggy and everything is too small.”
music
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
79%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it annoying and overly loud, often requiring them to turn it off each time they launch the app. While some users appreciate the relaxing soundtrack and its contribution to the game's atmosphere, the inability to save sound settings and the disruption of external music playback are significant drawbacks. Overall, the music experience is marred by technical issues and user frustration, overshadowing its positive aspects.
- “One of the best games: excellent gameplay, neat graphics and relaxing music.”
- “It's great fun - incredible, simple strategy game - and fun music.”
- “I love the music, it's relaxing!”
- “The music is awful and loud, and it's super annoying to have it play when I open the app.”
- “The worst part is the blaring music that I have to shut off every single time.”
- “Like the new version, but even with music turned off in the app, whenever I open the game, it pauses the music I'm playing in another app.”
monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
51%
29%
The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism for its high costs associated with in-app purchases, which often exceed the initial purchase price of the game itself. Players express frustration over the limited content available without additional payments, the inability to share purchases among family members, and the presence of ads despite having paid for the game. While some users appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, many feel that the focus on monetization detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “No ads is also great!”
- “It is a great game, and it has no ads, and it has great graphics.”
- “Now if only there would be more maps available as in-app purchases... they're a great and cheaper-than-the-boardgame way to test a map before actually buying the boardgame version.”
- “The game itself is very good, with, as you'd imagine, tons of in-app purchases, which are expensive sadly.”
- “Only one map available (without extra in-app purchases), a bit of a let down considering I paid about £5.60 for the game anyway.”
- “If as much attention was placed on the game coding as was put into the in-app purchase spam, this would be a better game.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
Overall, the game's optimization is inconsistent, with smooth performance on tablets and Chromebooks but significant issues on phones, particularly older models like the Nexus 6P. Users report sluggish gameplay and a poor user interface, leading to frustration despite the game's enjoyable content. Many players express hope for future performance improvements to enhance their experience.
- “In general, it's a nice app; no crashes, everything runs smoothly.”
- “Gameplay is fun, and for the most part, optimization for Chromebook is effective—only hiccup is the absence of a way to back out of certain menus.”
- “Better performance and with much more animations.”
- “Minus one star because it is definitely optimized for tablet and not phone.”
- “Abysmal performance on my Nexus 6P and very bad user interface.”
- “Such a poor performance from a game that cost so much.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
Overall, the reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability. While several users praise the game for its solid replay value and family-friendly appeal, others note limitations due to a lack of content, such as restricted maps and insufficient challenge in single-player mode. Consequently, while some find it highly replayable, others feel it falls short compared to other options available.
- “Wonderful game with a simple idea and replayable value.”
- “Great game with plenty of replayability.”
- “Solid game, good for family play, incredible replay value.”
- “Well implemented, but limited replayability.”
- “Having only a subset of the tickets used in the physical game severely limits the replayability of this game.”
- “Does its job, but the singleplayer lacks replayability because the AI is simply not challenging enough.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
50%
38%
The game's story aspect is criticized for lacking a dedicated story mode, forcing players to purchase maps individually instead of unlocking them through gameplay. Additionally, there are significant bugs related to mission tracking, leading to inconsistent results and player confusion. However, the missions themselves are appreciated for their visual integration with the map, allowing players to strategize their routes effectively.
- “A very nice feature is that your 'missions' have the cities highlighted on the map and you can scroll through them and have each separate mission highlighted, as well as have them all showing so you can create a long train route.”
- “Disappointing that there isn't a story mode for unlocking the different maps, instead of having to buy each individual one.”
- “A 4 player game ended with completely different results for 2 different participants; the game couldn't keep track of missions and thought players had missions which they didn't, then gave point reduction for it.”
- “The only thing I want to see is a way to review the game at the end, see your routes and opponents, how you and your opponents' missions went, etc. The quick counting at the end is too fast.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the manual clearing of notifications and the cumbersome sign-up process. The experience is further marred by the lack of a refund option for broken products, making the overall engagement feel laborious. However, some note that the digital version alleviates the physical tedium of moving pieces in the board game.
- “I have to manually clear the notifications, which is annoying and tedious.”
- “Becoming very tedious, with now no chance of a refund for a broken product.”
- “It's awkward and tedious to sign up and learn the rules, plus it assigns you a login ID that is just 'playerxxxxxx-' (a million numbers).”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is derived from the unexpected and often comical situations that arise, such as players drawing tickets that disrupt previously laid plans, which can feel both amusing and slightly unfair. Overall, the humor is described as quirky and situational, adding a lighthearted element to the gameplay.
- “It's hilarious when you or your opponent pulls ticket after ticket you've already laid track for... seems a bit fishy to me.”
- “The game has its funny moments that keep you entertained.”
- “The humor in the game adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users consistently praise the application's atmosphere, highlighting its engaging play, artistic design, and immersive music. Many express satisfaction with their purchase, emphasizing the overall captivating experience it provides.
- “The gameplay, the design, the atmosphere, and the music all come together to create an amazing experience. I'm so glad I purchased this application and discovered its incredible atmosphere.”