Ticket to Ride vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Side by side comparison of two top board games
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
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
⭐ 7.5# 239💰 $55👤 2-5
Dead of Winter is a cooperative survival game set in a zombie apocalypse. Each player leads a colony of survivors, completing personal and group objectives. The Crossroads system triggers story events that change the game. A traitor mechanic adds suspicion and tension.
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Ticket to Ride | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 258 | 239 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.4 | 7.5 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2004 ✓ | 2014 |
| Price | 45 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.87 | 3.03 ✓ |
Ticket to Ride wins in 4 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game wins in 3 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)
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game — Time Estimates
2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game120 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
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Categories
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingHand ManagementHidden RolesRole PlayingScenario / Mission / Campaign GameTeam-Based GameTraitor GameVariable Player PowersVoting
Rating Comparison
Ticket to Ride7.4
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Ticket to Ride or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Ticket to Ride has a rating of 7.4, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 7.5. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Ticket to Ride or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Ticket to Ride costs approximately $45 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game costs approximately $55. Ticket to Ride is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Ticket to Ride or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Ticket to Ride supports 2-5 players and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports 2-5 players. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports more players.
Is Ticket to Ride or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Ticket to Ride has a complexity weight of 1.87 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 3.03. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Ticket to Ride or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Ticket to Ride takes about 60 minutes to play, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game takes about 120 minutes. Ticket to Ride is the quicker game.