Trekking the National Parks: Second Edition
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.8 / 5
- Year
- 2018
About the game
Trekking the National Parks celebrates America's iconic public lands in a competitive, family-friendly board game. Players travel across a map of the United States, claiming park cards and collecting trail stones as they experience the wonders of each featured national park. This award-winning second edition streamlines movement, adds new Major Park locations, wooden campsites with special abilities, and improved majority-bonus scoring for stone collection. It's an educational, visually engaging way to explore America's natural treasures.
Hobbli's Notes
A lovely gateway game that pairs real educational content with genuinely enjoyable set-collection and hand-management gameplay. The second edition's refinements make it noticeably smoother than the original: a great pick for family game shelves.
What we like
- Beautiful educational theme celebrating real US National Parks.
- Accessible set-collection and hand-management mechanics.
- Streamlined second-edition rules improve overall flow.
- Special campsite abilities add strategic variety.
Keep in mind
- Some luck in which park cards become available.
- Moderate downtime as players plan their routes.
- Thematic depth is light compared to its mechanical polish.
Who it's for
Ideal for families and nature lovers aged 10+ looking for an educational, moderately strategic travel-themed game.
