
- BGG rank
- BGG #183
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Parks
- 1–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2019

2024
Rules assistance for Parks: Roll & Hike
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Parks: Roll & Hike is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Henry Audubon and Mattox Shuler and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
Welcome to Parks: Roll & Hike, the newest, diciest addition to the Parks family! During the game, you draft dice and log your selections in your handy journal. Record your time in the mountains, forests, and fields through drawing. Keep a log of all the wildlife you spot to earn mid-hike bonuses, and don't forget to stay hydrated! Parks: Roll & Hike features six US National Parks, illustrated by Andreea Dumuta, which bend the rules of the game and create a unique gaming experience every time you play. Revisit the world of Parks in its most portable, everyday carry format yet, with everything you need to toss it in your pack and hit the trails. —description from the publisher
Parks: Roll & Hike supports 1–4 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 Parks: Roll & Hike is 20–40 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 Parks: Roll & Hike for ages 10 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.
Parks: Roll & Hike has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Parks: Roll & Hike belongs to these categories: Dice and Travel. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 credited designers of Parks: Roll & Hike are: Henry Audubon and Mattox Shuler. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Parks: Roll & Hike as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.