Many friends had recommended Ticket to Ride for our family, and they were right!  We love it!  I wasn't sure if my boys - ages 6 and 8 - would be able to manage it, but they are figuring it out and having a great time.  We started by playing with our cards open on the table and coaching everyone together, so we all learned how to play at the same time.  Now that the boys have sorted out how it plays, they are able to go on their own, and have even developed their own strategies.  It fits great with two Thomas loving boys.