She's Got A Ticket to Ride

Computer gaming has come along way in a short time. No longer do we have to hunker down for a few hours as we install a basic game onto our computer, inserting one floppy disk after another. Now, all we have to do is basically turn on the computer and a wide arrange of games are at our fingertips. But, like much of the internt, many of these games suck. While they might provide minor distraction, they grow old fast, regardless of how impressive the graphics are.

One simple game though that is a constant standby for me to pass the time comes from the Days of Wonder website. The name of the game is Ticket to Ride and, like its award-winning board game counterpart, this multiplayer game promises to be a good time. While you can buy a membership for added features, I've been using the free membership for years now without fail.






Ticket of Ride is an easy game to learn but provides enough strategic options to keep you interested. The idea is that you are in charge of a train company and are trying to create routes between cities (either in North America or Europe) to gain points. This game is fast moving and, unlike other online games, the players take it seriously and keep it going. And like most online games, you are given a platform to chat with the other players while the game unfolds. The website also has a community access, offering a forum for players.

While you're on the site, check out some of the awesome wares they have for sale. Days of Wonder happens to be one of the finest manufactuer of board games you will ever find.