
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,184
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Exploding Minions
- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Bear Stare Down: Parks Expansion
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Bear Stare Down: Parks Expansion is an expansion for Bear Stare Down: The Card Game released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 20–55 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management.
This Parks themed expansion includes 20 cards that can be used to expand your Bear Stare Down game to add 2 more players. Simply add this expansion to the base deck.
Bear Stare Down: Parks Expansion supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Bear Stare Down: Parks Expansion is 20–55 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Bear Stare Down: Parks Expansion for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Bear Stare Down: Parks Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Bear Stare Down: Parks Expansion as an expansion for Bear Stare Down: The Card Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Bear Stare Down: The Card Game to use it. Check that your edition of Bear Stare Down: The Card Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.