A family trip across the U.S. map, collecting national parks and trail stones along the way.
Trekking the National Parks: Second Edition (2018) is a family game about the American national parks. You travel across a map of the U.S., claim park cards, and collect trail stones to represent the wonders you see along the way. The second edition simplifies movement, brings a more readable rulebook, adds major park locations, and gives you wooden campsites with special abilities. The stone majority bonus now rewards both first and second place. It is educational without feeling like homework, and it works well for two to five people, best with three or four. If you have the first edition, the second keeps the spirit while smoothing the rough edges.
Who it's for
You want a gentle family game with real national parks, a travel theme, and light set collection for kids from about ten.
Not for you ifβ¦
You want direct competition or a deep strategic puzzle. The pull here is the theme and the easy-going route planning.
Vibe's take
Relaxed and friendly. You plan a route, grab the parks you want, and swap travel stories with the people next to you instead of attacking them.
newer than 51% of games
collected more than 54% of games
Best with 3 or 4 Β· publisher: 10+
longer than 62% of games Β· typical 30β90 min
Explained in 5 minutes Β· 1.8 out of 5 Β· lighter than 63%
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