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Welcome to the great outdoors, reimagined and reborn.
We are proud to announce the arrival of the Second Edition of Parks, the beloved game of trail-trekking and nature appreciation. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or just setting out for your first stroll through the national parks, this new edition brings a fresh and expanded experience worthy of the scenic vistas it celebrates.
 
What’s New in the Second Edition?
This enhanced edition builds upon the best-selling original with breathtaking new artwork, refined mechanics, and a curated blend of the most beloved features from across the Parks series. This is what awaits you on the trail:

• All-New Illustrations: Acclaimed artists Josh Emrich and Lisk Feng breathe new life into the landscapes you love. Each trail is a work of art, each park a masterpiece.
• Gameplay Enrichments by Henry Audubon: The original designer returns to guide players on a more immersive journey with new mechanics and streamlined gameplay.

 
Integrated updates features a comprehensive selection of gear, challenges, and mechanics drawn from five years of community feedback and expansion content.
 
How Does It Play?
Over the course of three Seasons, players send out two hikers along an evolving trail of site tiles. Along the way, you will:

• Collect resources to visit iconic U.S. National Parks
• Snap photos of unforgettable vistas
• Encounter wildlife and explore their unique bonuses
• Camp overnight for strategic benefits
• Equip gear and fill your canteen to enhance your adventure
• Pursue your passion through unique traits that guide your gameplay

The journey culminates at the end of the third Season, when points are tallied to see who made the most of their national park experience.
 
Why Return to the Trail?
Whether you have trekked through Parks before or are discovering it for the first time, this Second Edition offers the ultimate hike through America’s National Parks. It is a game of thoughtful planning, strategic choices, and breathtaking moments (now with even more ways to play, explore, and enjoy).

Grab your canteen, pick your gear, and prepare your hikers, the trail awaits on the tutorial page, or by following the link below: It is time to discover a new Season of Parks.
https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=parks
 
Let's thank Keymaster Games and Henry Audubon for the authorization to release this amazing update, created & refined on BGA by Kayvon & Mogri with their development.
 
That's your Friday release.
See you on the trail!
And until next week, as always, take care and play fair...

This looks like so much fun! I love to travel, and this is the perfect board game for summer! Can't wait to buy it in person too!

Nice! I think you forgot to update the "Latest games" section, lol.

CanonNi wrote: ↑04 July 2025, 14:24 Nice! I think you forgot to update the "Latest games" section, lol.

That’s because this game came out months ago.

Will it still be possible to play the original edition if we don't like the new one? Other games like Carcassonne and Takenoko offer this option.

New art sucks compared to the last version.

I'm confused...I've been playing this version for weeks here

The new game mechanics are interesting but I didn't see any problem with the older mechanics.
Regarding the art, the old art was far better -- it made more sense to me. The new art, especially the UI parts, is busy looking and cryptic to me. Even when it comes to the imagery of the parks I prefer the older style too. Would like to be able to play the older version again.

Can we get the original edition back? Or at least have the option to play it as well as the 2nd edition? My friends, my family, and I strongly dislike everything about the new game. We would love the original back please.

Please let us have the former version back. The new one is in no point better