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Trekking the National Parks: Third Edition
2024
Rules assistance for Trekking the National Parks: Third Edition
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- 1–5 players
- 30–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 1 player
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Trekking the National Parks: Third Edition is a board game released in 2024 for 1–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Charlie Bink and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
Trekking the National Parks is a family board game where you’ll experience the national parks in a fun and competitive way. Compete for points by camping at parks and collecting trail stones as you race across the country. Every card features a gorgeous park photograph and interesting facts that will inspire you to explore the protected natural wonders of the USA. Third Edition updates include: • New Solo Mode cards included (Play as the bear and race the Trekkers to visit parks before they overrun the campsites with their tents!) • The action “Claim a Park Card” is now called “Explore a Park” • The action “Occupy a Major Park” is now called “Camp at a Major Park” • Ties for Most and 2nd Most of a stone color are now friendly (no more cancellations) • The Most and 2nd Most stone bonus cards have been removed. In their place, the new scorepad will tally these points and allow for tracking ties between multiple players • New artwork by Eric Hibbeler • Major Parks cards are now cardboard tiles • New stone molds • Added park photography by Johnathan Irish • Expanded park write-ups on the backs of all Park cards • New scorepad
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Trekking the National Parks: Third Edition supports 1–5 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 Trekking the National Parks: Third Edition is 30–60 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 Trekking the National Parks: Third Edition 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.
Trekking the National Parks: Third Edition 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.
Trekking the National Parks: Third Edition belongs to these categories: Travel, Educational, and Environmental. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Point to Point Movement. 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 Trekking the National Parks: Third Edition are: Charlie Bink. 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 Trekking the National Parks: Third Edition 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.