Our Take
Ticket to Ride Europe is a railway-building board game for two to five players set across a map of early 20th-century Europe. Players collect coloured train cards to claim routes between cities, aiming to complete destination tickets for points. A refined follow-up to the original American edition, it's widely regarded as the definitive entry point into the series.
Key Features
Plays two to five players, recommended for ages eight and above
Games typically last 45 to 75 minutes depending on player count
Includes a large double-sided board featuring a detailed European map
Introduces tunnels, ferries, and stations as new route types not found in the original
Contains 240 plastic train pieces across five colours plus locomotive cards
Destination tickets include both short- and long-haul routes spanning the continent
Our Verdict
An excellent choice for families and friend groups wanting a reliable, engaging gateway game with enough strategy to hold adult interest. If you already own the original Ticket to Ride and found it too straightforward, Europe is a worthy upgrade. Experienced hobby gamers seeking complexity should look at weightier titles.