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Trekking the National Parks

Charlie Bink · Underdog Games · 2014

Travel across the US visiting national parks by collecting colored trek cards and claiming park cards. Beautiful photography of real national parks makes the game educational and aspirational. A gateway game that doubles as a travel wish list.

Players

2–5

Time

45 min

Ages

10+

Difficulty

Light

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Why you'll like it

Real national park photography is stunning
Educational and aspirational travel theme
Perfect gateway game weight
Works well from 2 to 5 players
Appeals to outdoor and travel enthusiasts

How it plays

Trekking the National Parks is a family game about visiting US national parks. You travel the map, collecting trail cards and claiming parks.

Each park you visit earns points, and stones collected along the way give bonuses. It's an easy, gentle game with a lot of park facts.

May not be for you if…

Strategic depth is limited
Card draw luck matters
Experienced gamers will want more
Competition for parks can feel frustrating

Best for

Familiestravel loversnational park fansgateway gaming

Awards

2015Mensa SelectMensa Select

Where to buy

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Common questions

How long does Trekking the National Parks take?

About 45 minutes once everyone knows the rules.

How many people can play Trekking the National Parks?

It plays 2 to 5 players.

What age is Trekking the National Parks for?

The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.

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