Ticket to Ride is a Spiel des Jahres winner. As you play the game; travel by rail to the most American cities at the begining of the 20th century, and you only have 7 days to make the trip. Players collect cards of the various rail cars to claim railway routes throughout North America. Points are also awarded for the longest trip and the longest continuous railway. For 2-5 players. Ages 8 and up.