the meaning behind ticket to ride

[rob19841984]

Beautiful game, lots of strategy and dopamine release. The thing I like the most is the message the game is constantly reminding me that, same as in life, if your route is blocked you u persist and find a new path.
For me the meaning in the game is to become a good pilot of your train and nos just a wagon that goes along wherever chance takes me. Be the best pilot of your train in the game as u should be the best pilot of you life.
just sharing some internal thoughts haha

[Photios]

Also it teaches you to be pro-active: don't reveal your route, avoid blocking, because if they block you, very seldom you will have chance to block back (although highly experienced players may do that).
Another nice strategy is being fast and furious. Take short tix, build many 6ers, and let your opponent gaze at you with his unfinished large tix.