Ticket to Ride vs Viticulture
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
Viticulture
⭐ 7.9# 38💰 $45👤 1-6
Viticulture is a worker placement game where players run their own Italian vineyard. Players plant vines, harvest grapes, make wine, and fulfill orders. The game features a unique visitor card system that offers temporary bonuses. The Essential Edition streamlined the original and added new content.
EconomicFarmingTerritory Building
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Ticket to Ride | Viticulture |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 258 | 38 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.4 | 7.9 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2004 ✓ | 2013 |
| Price | 45 | 45 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 5 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 90 |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.87 | 2.82 ✓ |
Ticket to Ride wins in 3 categories, Viticulture 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)
Viticulture — Time Estimates
1-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-Player Game90 min
Full table experience
Learning Session105 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
Viticulture
Categories
EconomicFarmingTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action DraftingDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementIncomeSet CollectionTurn Order: Claim ActionWorker Placement
Rating Comparison
Ticket to Ride7.4
Viticulture7.9
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Ticket to Ride or Viticulture?
Ticket to Ride has a rating of 7.4, while Viticulture has 7.9. Viticulture is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Ticket to Ride or Viticulture?
Ticket to Ride costs approximately $45 and Viticulture costs approximately $45. Viticulture is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Ticket to Ride or Viticulture?
Ticket to Ride supports 2-5 players and Viticulture supports 1-6 players. Viticulture supports more players.
Is Ticket to Ride or Viticulture more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Ticket to Ride has a complexity weight of 1.87 and Viticulture has 2.82. Viticulture is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Ticket to Ride or Viticulture?
Ticket to Ride takes about 60 minutes to play, while Viticulture takes about 90 minutes. Ticket to Ride is the quicker game.