Ticket to Ride vs Splendor
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
Splendor
⭐ 7.5# 207💰 $35👤 2-4
Splendor is a fast-paced gem-collecting game where players take on the role of Renaissance merchants. Players collect gem tokens to purchase development cards, which provide permanent bonuses and prestige points. The game is easy to learn and plays quickly, making it an ideal gateway game for new board gamers.
Card GameEconomicRenaissance
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Ticket to Ride | Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 258 | 207 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.4 | 7.5 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2004 ✓ | 2014 |
| Price | 45 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.87 ✓ | 1.79 |
Ticket to Ride wins in 4 categories, Splendor 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)
Splendor — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 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
Splendor
Categories
Card GameEconomicRenaissance
Mechanics
Card DraftingEngine BuildingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet Collection
Rating Comparison
Ticket to Ride7.4
Splendor7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Ticket to Ride or Splendor?
Ticket to Ride has a rating of 7.4, while Splendor has 7.5. Splendor is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Ticket to Ride or Splendor?
Ticket to Ride costs approximately $45 and Splendor costs approximately $35. Splendor is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Ticket to Ride or Splendor?
Ticket to Ride supports 2-5 players and Splendor supports 2-4 players. Ticket to Ride supports more players.
Is Ticket to Ride or Splendor more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Ticket to Ride has a complexity weight of 1.87 and Splendor has 1.79. Ticket to Ride is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Ticket to Ride or Splendor?
Ticket to Ride takes about 60 minutes to play, while Splendor takes about 30 minutes. Splendor is the quicker game.