The best Ticket to Ride alternatives in 2026
Ticket to Ride scores 8.3 and ranks #6 in Card & Board Games. It's not for everyone: skip it if you want every map included for one price. Here's every alternative we rank, and exactly where each one is stronger or weaker.
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- More private +1.2
- Better design +0.6
- Better value +0.6
- Faster +0.4
Best for: Board gamers and nature lovers who enjoy slow, satisfying strategy
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- Less private -1.0
- More features +0.9
- Faster +0.6
Best for: Players at any level who want games, lessons and coaching in one place
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- Better value +1.8
- Faster +1.0
- More features +0.7
- Better design +0.6
Best for: Card game fans who love building combos and chasing high scores
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- More private +2.2
- Better value +1.6
- More features +0.8
- Weaker design -0.6
Best for: Strategy fans who enjoy planning a deck one careful pick at a time
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- Better value +2.1
- More private +1.6
- Weaker design -0.6
- More features +0.4
Best for: Chess players who want serious tools without ads or subscriptions
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- Less private -1.8
- Worse value -1.6
Best for: Marvel fans who want fast, tactical card battles on the go
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- Worse value -2.0
- Less private -1.8
- Better design +0.5
Best for: Pokémon fans who love collecting cards and quick battles
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