Ticket to Ride vs Wingspan
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Ticket to Ride
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.
Wingspan
Wingspan is a strategy game about birds. Players are bird enthusiasts collecting birds for their wildlife preserves. Each bird played adds to a player's engine, generating food, eggs, or card draws. The game features 170 unique bird cards, each with its own habitat preference and special ability. Beautiful artwork and a relaxing pace make it accessible to all.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Ticket to Ride | Wingspan |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 258 | 23 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.4 | 8 ✓ |
| Year Published | 2004 ✓ | 2019 |
| Price | 45 ✓ | 55 |
| Min Players | 2 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 5 | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 60 |
| Min Age | 8 ✓ | 10 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 1.87 | 2.58 ✓ |
Ticket to Ride wins in 3 categories, Wingspan wins in 4 categories.