Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs Ticket to Ride
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
Through the Ages is a civilization-building game that takes players from the dawn of civilization to the modern age. Players manage resources, develop technologies, build wonders, and lead their civilization through three ages of history. The game features a unique card-driven system where each decision has long-term consequences.
Ticket to Ride
Ticket to Ride is a railway-themed strategy game where players collect train cards to claim railway routes across North America. Players compete to connect cities and complete destination tickets for points. The game is easy to learn but offers strategic depth through route planning and blocking opponents.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization | Ticket to Ride |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 5 ✓ | 258 |
| Rating | 8.3 ✓ | 7.4 |
| Year Published | 2015 | 2004 ✓ |
| Price | 55 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 60 ✓ |
| Min Age | 14 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.19 ✓ | 1.87 |
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 3 categories, Ticket to Ride wins in 5 categories.