Ticket to Ride: First Journey is a streamlined version of the classic board game, designed for players of all ages. The game features a simplified map of America with shorter routes and easier rules, making it accessible for first-time players. Participants collect train cards to claim routes between cities, working to complete cross-country connections. The game ends when a player completes six tickets, earning the Golden Ticket as the winner. This version serves as an introductory experience to both board gaming and the Ticket to Ride series, maintaining core gameplay elements while reducing complexity. The package includes a game board, 80 train cars, 72 train cards, 20 ticket cards, and a Golden Ticket card.