Welcome to Wishlist After Dark! Folks, I've got Ticket to Ride by Days of Wonder, the train board game for families who want a game night everyone from eight to eighty can play. With me, the woman who reads every review so you don't have to, Penny Pickwell! And Sunny, who's been staring at the little trains all day. Hey, everyone. I read the fine print. Marty reads the box art. Hi! I'm so happy to be here.

Okay, Marty, how does it actually work? Sunny, it's so simple! You collect cards and claim railway routes across the map to connect cities. That's the whole story. Ooh, look at it all laid out! The board, the trains, the cards. I can just see the kids tearing off the wrapping and grandpa grabbing a seat. And folks, check out this number. Two to five players, so nobody's stuck on the couch watching!

Oh, I love that. Penny, is it too tricky for younger kids? It's ages eight and up, Sunny. It's a strategy game kids and adults play together, and a game runs thirty to sixty minutes. Thirty minutes! You can always squeeze in one more round, folks! Okay, Marty, here's the catch. Buyers say check which box you're buying. Wait, there's more than one? Lots. The original, anniversary editions, a 2025 refresh, maps for other countries, and expansions.

And the expansions need the base game. So start with the base game, and the expansions are next year's gift! I'm giving it eight point five, because everyone gets a seat at the table. Nine out of ten from me, Penny. It's game night on rails! I'm at eight, since the Amazon rating isn't confirmed today. That makes the After Dark Score eight point five out of ten, tied for seventh of the sixteen toys we've ranked.

Buy it for families with kids eight and up. The link's on our site and in the description, with the maker's details. Thanks, Penny and Sunny, and folks, see you next time!