Got this game for my birthday last year. I love it. Also got the addition Alvin and Dexter for it. Basically the game is a map of the USA with train routes connecting cities. You draw train routes (Omaha to Seattle, for example) and try to collect enough colored cards matching the color of the tracks. Usually, but not always, there are a few ways to get to your destinations which is a good thing since other players can block your progress. Nobody knows the routes you have and you can play anywhere you want even if you don't have any trip tickets for a route. We play this game at least once a week and everybody loves it. You can win a game on your second try. It doesn't take alot of extra learning to get better. Obviously you gain some experience playing more but that doesn't necessarily mean you will win. I gave it 4 stars because the cards that come with it are miniature. Don't know why they do this. I bought (maybe that is why they do it) an addition, 1910 which replaces the Trip tickets and train cards with normal sized cards. As mentioned above, I also got the Alvin and Dexter addition wehich adds some chaos to the game, which I love. That addition has to little non-discript chararcters which I detailed painted to make them look better. Some people love that addition others find it too stressful. I love it. Bottom line is Ticket to Ride is a great game and will be played for many years. Worth getting even with the little cards.