Ticket to Ride vs Agricola

Side by side comparison of two top board games

Ticket to Ride

Ticket to Ride

⭐ 7.4# 258💰 $45👤 2-5

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.

TrainsTransportation
Agricola

Agricola

⭐ 8# 24💰 $55👤 1-4

Agricola is a farming strategy game where players manage their own family farms. Workers gather resources, build fences, plant crops, and raise animals through 14 rounds. The game is known for its tight resource economy and the constant pressure to feed your family. With many cards for variety, each game offers unique strategic paths.

EconomicFarming

Specification Comparison

SpecTicket to RideAgricola
BGG Rank25824 ✓
Rating7.48 ✓
Year Published2004 ✓2007
Price45 ✓55
Min Players21 ✓
Max Players5 ✓4
Play Time (min)60 ✓120
Min Age8 ✓12
Complexity (1-5)1.873.63 ✓

Ticket to Ride wins in 5 categories, Agricola wins in 4 categories.

Ticket to Ride — Time Estimates

2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game60 min
Full table experience
Learning Session75 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Agricola — Time Estimates

1-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game150 min
Full table experience
Learning Session120 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

Ticket to Ride

Categories
TrainsTransportation
Mechanics
Card DraftingConnectionsHand ManagementNetwork and Route BuildingOpen DraftingSet Collection

Agricola

Categories
EconomicFarming
Mechanics
Action DraftingCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTurn Order: Claim ActionWorker Placement

Rating Comparison

Ticket to Ride7.4
Agricola8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, Ticket to Ride or Agricola?
Ticket to Ride has a rating of 7.4, while Agricola has 8. Agricola is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Ticket to Ride or Agricola?
Ticket to Ride costs approximately $45 and Agricola costs approximately $55. Ticket to Ride is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Ticket to Ride or Agricola?
Ticket to Ride supports 2-5 players and Agricola supports 1-4 players. Ticket to Ride supports more players.
Is Ticket to Ride or Agricola more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Ticket to Ride has a complexity weight of 1.87 and Agricola has 3.63. Agricola is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Ticket to Ride or Agricola?
Ticket to Ride takes about 60 minutes to play, while Agricola takes about 120 minutes. Ticket to Ride is the quicker game.

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