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BGG
Our Verdict
If you love Parks and crave more wildlife action, this expansion is your next step!
Highlights
- Contracts demand strategy
- Fun worker placement
- Wandering Bison bonus surprises
Keep in mind
- Does not replace base game
- More components increase complexity
Parks: Wildlife is the expansion that brings even more wilderness to the already beloved Parks game. The core goal remains simple: explore trails, collect season cards, and attract visitors to your parks. Now, each player can take on contracts that require you to bring a visitor to a specific location or gather a set of season cards for extra points. The worker placement mechanic stays the same, but the new trail sites and canteens offer more strategic options. The big highlight is the Wandering Bison, a piece that roams the park cards, giving point bonuses to players who visit it. In addition, the expansion introduces New River Gorge, new season cards, adventure gear, and a fresh line of food stalls. Tom Whalen’s artwork adds a vibrant, realistic touch, and the Fifty‑Nine Parks Print Series ensures high production quality. The gameplay becomes even more engaging: contracts force you to plan carefully where to place your workers, while the Bison creates unexpected bonus opportunities. If you love Parks and want more variety, this expansion is a perfect fit. For fans of exploration, collection, and a dash of worker‑placement strategy, Parks: Wildlife delivers hours of fun in 40‑70 minute games for 1‑5 players.
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Categories
Families
Publisher
Keymaster Games, Albi, Albi Polska, Feuerland Spiele, Matagot, Surfin' Meeple China
Designer
Henry Audubon, Mattox Shuler
Artist
Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series
How long does a game last with the expansion?
A typical game lasts between 40 and 70 minutes, depending on player experience.
Does the expansion work with the base game?
Yes, Parks: Wildlife is designed to be played with the base game, adding new components and rules.
How many players can play?
1 to 5 players, just like the base game.
What is the complexity level?
The expansion keeps moderate complexity, adding contracts and the Wandering Bison without making the mechanics too heavy.
What new components does the expansion add?
Additional season cards, new gear, food stalls, the New River Gorge park, and the Wandering Bison.
Is the scoring system different?
Scoring follows the base game system, but contracts and the Bison bonuses add new ways to earn points.
Do I need to know Parks to use the expansion?
No, but familiarity with the base game helps you fully enjoy the expansion’s additions.