Ticket to Ride vs Everdell
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
Everdell
⭐ 8# 30💰 $55👤 1-4
Everdell is a worker placement and tableau-building game set in a whimsical forest world. Players lead a group of critters to build a city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and welcoming new residents. The game features a dynamic worker placement system where the number of workers available increases over time.
AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Ticket to Ride | Everdell |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 258 | 30 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.4 | 8 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2004 ✓ | 2018 |
| Price | 45 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 80 |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.87 | 2.86 ✓ |
Ticket to Ride wins in 5 categories, Everdell 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)
Everdell — Time Estimates
1-Player Game40 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game80 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 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
Everdell
Categories
AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTableau BuildingWorker Placement
Rating Comparison
Ticket to Ride7.4
Everdell8
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Ticket to Ride or Everdell?
Ticket to Ride has a rating of 7.4, while Everdell has 8. Everdell is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Ticket to Ride or Everdell?
Ticket to Ride costs approximately $45 and Everdell costs approximately $55. Ticket to Ride is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Ticket to Ride or Everdell?
Ticket to Ride supports 2-5 players and Everdell supports 1-4 players. Ticket to Ride supports more players.
Is Ticket to Ride or Everdell more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Ticket to Ride has a complexity weight of 1.87 and Everdell has 2.86. Everdell is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Ticket to Ride or Everdell?
Ticket to Ride takes about 60 minutes to play, while Everdell takes about 80 minutes. Ticket to Ride is the quicker game.