2009 marks the 5th anniversary of the original release of Ticket to Ride. To celebrate, Days of Wonder is hosting a yearlong series of tournaments to determine the top players in the world and crown the first Ticket to Ride World Champion!
Now through early 2010, Regional tournaments will be held throughout the world to determine qualifiers to play in National Championship events in North America (both US and Canada), France, Germany, UK, Spain, Benelux countries and Poland. The National Champions will be invited to Paris in June of 2010 for the Ticket to Ride World Championship and a chance to win the Grand Prize - an unforgettable trip for two on the Orient-Express.
World Championship Grand Prize!
The Grand Prize is a trip for two on the legendary Orient-Express luxury train ride from London to Venice.
A magical journey awaits the winner and companion. It begins with two nights in London before leaving from Victoria Station for the most storied train passage across Europe - Calais... Paris... the Swiss Alps... Austria... Verona and finally arriving in Venice. There you'll spend two more days and nights in luxury accommodations. It truly will be the trip of a lifetime aboard the Orient-Express (see Official Rules and Prize list for additional information).
Tournament Schedule
National Championships are already planned for the following countries, with more championships to be announced later:
- North American Championship - April 2010 - Columbus, Ohio
- French National Championship - June 2010 - Paris
- German National Championship -
- UK National Championship -
- Benelux Championship -
- Spain Championship -
- Poland Championship -
Grand Prize - Trip for Two on the Orient-Express!
How to Enter
If you've got what it takes to be a Ticket to Ride champion, now is your chance to show the world. If you are at least 18 years old and a resident of a country holding a National Championship its easy to enter. To get started, visit your National Championship page by clicking on its title in the Tournament Schedule on the right side.
Championship Prizes
In addition to the Grand Prize trip for 2 on the Orient Express that goes to the World Champion, each National Champion will win:
- A Set of 45 Gold-plated Ticket to Ride game trains, plus matching score marker
- Air or Trainfare and hotel accommodations for the World Championships in Paris, France
- National Championship Trophy
Regional Championship prizes include:
- Qualify for National Championship
- Regional Championship Trophy
- The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place players will each win a Gold, Silver or Bronze Ticket to Ride Score Marker
For complete rules and prize details, download The Official Ticket to Ride World Championship Rules pdf document.
