Ticket to Ride vs Parks
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
Parks
⭐ 7.7# 84💰 $40👤 1-5
Parks is a beautiful strategy game where players take a hiking trip through national parks. Players collect resources, meet along the trail, and visit iconic parks. The game features stunning artwork from the Fifty-Nine Parks series. Each season brings different opportunities as players compete to have the most memorable journey.
AnimalsEducationalEnvironmentalTravel
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Ticket to Ride | Parks |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 258 | 84 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.4 | 7.7 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2004 ✓ | 2019 |
| Price | 45 | 40 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 5 | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 60 |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.87 | 2.32 ✓ |
Ticket to Ride wins in 2 categories, Parks wins in 5 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)
Parks — Time Estimates
1-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game70 min
Full table experience
Learning Session80 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
Parks
Categories
AnimalsEducationalEnvironmentalTravel
Mechanics
Dice RollingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionWorker Placement
Rating Comparison
Ticket to Ride7.4
Parks7.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Ticket to Ride or Parks?
Ticket to Ride has a rating of 7.4, while Parks has 7.7. Parks is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Ticket to Ride or Parks?
Ticket to Ride costs approximately $45 and Parks costs approximately $40. Parks is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Ticket to Ride or Parks?
Ticket to Ride supports 2-5 players and Parks supports 1-5 players. Parks supports more players.
Is Ticket to Ride or Parks more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Ticket to Ride has a complexity weight of 1.87 and Parks has 2.32. Parks is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Ticket to Ride or Parks?
Ticket to Ride takes about 60 minutes to play, while Parks takes about 60 minutes. Parks is the quicker game.