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product_id: 45132018
title: "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"
brand: "asmodee"
price: "€ 70.88"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Asmodee"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/45132018-ticket-to-ride-first-journey-board-game-fun-and-easy
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# Brand-new simplified US map Quick 15-30 min playtime Ages 6+ family-friendly fun 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

**Brand:** asmodee
**Price:** € 70.88
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Embark on your first epic cross-country train adventure—fun, fast, and family-approved!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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 by asmodee
- **How much does it cost?** € 70.88 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/45132018-ticket-to-ride-first-journey-board-game-fun-and-easy)

## 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

- • **All-Ages Adventure:** Perfectly designed for kids and adults to bond over strategic train travel.
- • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight 2.5 lbs and compact size ideal for family game nights or travel.
- • **Streamlined Gameplay:** Simplified rules and shorter routes make it easy to learn and fast to play.
- • **Golden Ticket Challenge:** Race to complete six tickets and claim the coveted Golden Ticket victory.
- • **Icon-Based City Matching:** Non-readers can play confidently by matching symbols, boosting early critical thinking.

## Overview

Asmodee's Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a top-rated, family-friendly board game featuring a brand-new simplified map of America, designed for players ages 6 and up. With quick 15-30 minute rounds, easy-to-learn rules, and a unique Golden Ticket challenge, it’s the perfect introduction to strategic train travel for kids and adults alike.

## Description

Players of all ages can now venture across America by train in Alan R. Moon's ticket to ride: first journey. With a brand new map and simplified rules, first journey is the perfect way to introduce new players to the game of cross-country travel. Just like in ticket to ride, players collect train cards, claim routes, and try to connect cities coast-to-coast. In first journey, though, routes are shorter, train cards are drawn straight from the deck, and the game ends when one player Completes six tickets, claiming the Golden ticket as their prize. Climb aboard, travelers, your incredible first journey awaits.

Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for Kids and Family Fun - This game is a hit! Easy to understand, quick to play, and keeps kids engaged without overwhelming them. My little explorers loved planning their train routes, and it’s fun for adults too. Great for family game nights, travel, or just a quick 15–30 minute session. Highly recommend for kids ages 6+ and anyone who loves trains and friendly competition!
Review: Fun game for the whole family - 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!

## Features

- ALL-AGES ADVENTURE: Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a family-friendly board game suitable for players of all ages, introducing them to the world of cross-country travel.
- BRAND-NEW MAP: Explore America by train on a brand-new map, simplified rules, and shorter routes, perfect for newcomers to the game.
- COLLECT TRAIN CARDS: Just like in Ticket to Ride, collect train cards, claim routes, and connect cities coast-to-coast to complete your journey.
- GOLDEN TICKET CHALLENGE: Race to complete six tickets and claim the coveted Golden Ticket as your prize, ending the game in victory.
- INTRODUCE NEW PLAYERS: First Journey is the ideal way to introduce friends and family to the joy of board gaming and cross-country adventures.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01MQ4IKQJ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,592 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #105 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (5,628) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.52 pounds |
| Item model number | DO7225 |
| Manufacturer | Asmodee |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 6 - 15 years |
| Product Dimensions | 10.88 x 10.88 x 2.13 inches |
| Release date | August 1, 2018 |

## Images

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## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for Kids and Family Fun
*by K***A on November 24, 2025*

This game is a hit! Easy to understand, quick to play, and keeps kids engaged without overwhelming them. My little explorers loved planning their train routes, and it’s fun for adults too. Great for family game nights, travel, or just a quick 15–30 minute session. Highly recommend for kids ages 6+ and anyone who loves trains and friendly competition!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for beginners
*by S***M on January 6, 2026*

This game is perfect if you’ve got a younger kid who loves to play the bigger kid games, but can’t quite handle all the crazy rules. It was a fun game still for adults to play but simple enough that our youngest was still able to play and he even won the game

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*Last updated: 2026-02-15*