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Parks Second Edition is a celebration of the U.S. National Parks where players explore all 63 national parks through hiking and collecting memories. This enhanced second edition features all-new artwork, expanded gameplay with camping modules, and incorporates the best elements from five years of Parks expansions with new bonuses, wildlife, and gear.

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The Verdict

based on 19 reviews

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Streamlined and refined gameplay that is more accessible without sacrificing depth.
High-quality components and excellent storage solutions that improve setup and teardown.
A cohesive and stunning new art style that is consistent throughout the game.
Thoughtful integration of elements from the original game's expansions.
Improved player boards and intuitive new mechanics like the revamped canteen system.
The new art style is divisive, with some players preferring the licensed artwork of the original.
The cost may be a deterrent for owners of the first edition, as the core gameplay remains similar.
Some feel the streamlined experience loses a bit of the depth and variability of the first edition with its expansions.
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Meeple Mountain, Abram TowleArticle

The reviewer highly praises Parks (Second Edition), calling it a perfect improvement over the original. They highlight updated mechanics like Canteens and Gear, improved Park actions, new art, and the high production quality of the Summit Deluxe version, considering it a summit of the board game hobby.

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The Dice Tower, Camilla and ZeeVideo

Camilla and Zee from The Dice Tower review Parks 2nd Edition, concluding that the game is a worthwhile experience.

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Bad At Boardgames, Brad and AuraVideo

The 'Bad At Boardgames' channel delivers a comprehensive review of the physical board game Parks, delving into its aesthetics, gameplay mechanics, and overall theme. Both hosts provide individual ratings for the game, praising its accessibility and beautiful artwork.

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GamesReviews.com, Adam RoffelArticle

The reviewer gives a highly positive first impression of Parks Second Edition, praising its superb component quality and vibrant aesthetic. Keymaster Games greatly improved cohesion with a static board, player boards, and better storage, addressing the original game's disjointed feel.

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BoardGameCo, Camilla and Zee (The Dice Tower)ArticleTop List

The reviewer praised Parks (Second Edition) for its streamlined rules and approachability, which elevate the game without sacrificing its intricate, well-designed feel, incorporating fantastic design decisions from expansions.

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Board of it, Tally and FarrellVideo

This video from Board of It offers a comprehensive review of the physical board game Parks, discussing its gameplay, components, and theme. It also briefly touches upon the Nightfall expansion.

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Roll To Review, David NorrisArticle

Parks is a stunning gateway game featuring engaging trail-movement mechanics, light worker blocking, and high-end production quality that elevates the familiar Tokaido-style formula.

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Meeple Like Us, Michael HeronArticle

Parks is praised as an accessible and welcoming gateway game, earning a recommendation across color blindness, visual, and cognitive accessibility categories despite minor component and strategic complexities.

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Board 'N' BonesArticle

Parks is a beautifully produced and strategically deep worker-placement game with incredible components. While 5 players can feel congested and the gear market occasionally stalls, it delivers endless family enjoyment.

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Jesta ThaRogue, Jesta ThaRogueArticle

Parks is a visually stunning and smooth resource-collection game that improves on similar trail-walking and trading titles through strong variability and great components.

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Big Boss Battle (B3), Matthew SmailArticle

Parks (Second Edition) preserves the gorgeous artwork and breezy resource-conversion gameplay of the original while thoughtfully refining components, rules, and expansion elements to make the experience even smoother and more accessible.

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Board Game Hangover, Jānis and JānisVideo

This video from Board Game Hangover provides a dedicated review of the physical board game Parks, likely covering its gameplay, components, and overall experience. It offers a detailed assessment of the game for potential players.

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