Parks
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 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).
- 2.1 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
PARKS is a beautifully illustrated worker-placement game celebrating the US National Parks, where players guide two hikers along seasonal trails, gathering memory tokens like mountains and forests. Collecting matching sets lets you trade in to visit a National Park, scoring points and building a personal collection of gorgeous park illustrations from the Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series art. Trails change each season, and shared spaces mean you'll sometimes have to share a campfire with rival hikers. It's a relaxed, visually stunning game for one to five players that captures the calm joy of a nature hike.
Hobbli's Notes
PARKS stands out first for its gorgeous artwork, each park card looks like a museum print, and second for its gentle, approachable worker-placement mechanics that never feel punishing. The seasonal structure keeps the trail fresh, and the solo mode is genuinely well-designed for a relaxed evening. It's not the deepest strategy game on the shelf, but its calm pacing and beautiful presentation make it a wonderful choice for family night or unwinding after a heavier game.
What we like
- Stunning, collectible national park artwork throughout.
- Approachable worker-placement rules suitable for casual and family groups.
- Well-designed solo mode for one-player games.
- Seasonal trail changes keep the game feeling fresh each round.
- Relaxed pacing makes it a nice change from heavier strategy games.
Keep in mind
- Strategic depth is lighter than typical worker-placement euros.
- Popular resource spaces can create early bottlenecks.
- Some players may find the scoring a bit understated.
Who it's for
Ideal for families and casual gamers ages 10 and up, including solo players, groups up to five, or anyone who loves national parks and nature themes.
