Game Info
Year
2020
Players
1-5
Age
10+
Playtime
60 min
Complexity
1.5/5
Collection
Ratings
Creator Score
Expansions & Family
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Description
Expansion for Parks featuring camping mechanics night-themed locations and tent tokens providing alternate powerful actions
PARKS Family
(3 games)
Part of the PARKS family — see PARKS for the combined view.
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Board Games UnLocked Review at 0:20 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Adds more variety and strategy
- Gives a reason to go after specific parks
- Increases replayability
Cons
- Can add more frustration by giving players more options than they can execute
Thematic elements
- Visiting and appreciating National Parks
- National Parks
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Set Collection — Adds new parks and objectives that tie into set collection.
- tile laying — Adds tents that can be placed to gain bonuses.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- this was a game that i bought purely off of its artwork and i believe that is exactly what sells this game
- this is definitely some of the most pristine and gorgeous art i've seen in a board game
- it's just they they mask up a pretty simplistic game with gorgeous art and that's what everyone talks about with this game
- mechanic six not bad but nothing's above average
- art 10
- so 18 8 i yeah that this art is it's just so good
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The Dice Tower Top List at 43:11
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none
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none
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Quotes (from this video)
- The most carefully named top 10 we've ever done.
- It is just kind of almost the game that I just keeps giving.
- Every time I play it I'm like, 'Man, I just I love this game. I really, really enjoy it.'
- Planet Unknown is great.
- It's a lot of fun. It's silly fun but also it's very stressful.
- This one if you have not played it because of how intimidating it looks, give this a try because this is a fantastic game.
- It is a classic for a reason.
- Oh my goodness, do I love this game? It's so good.
- Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the mouth.
- It is so chaotic, and you're right. Afterwards, you need to sit there and be like, 'I need to relax a little bit.'
- It's it's it's fantastic. I love it.
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Board Game Garden Top 10 List at 5:19 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- strong thematic appeal with night-sky packaging
- believed to significantly improve the base Parks experience
Cons
none
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Quotes (from this video)
- Dwellings of Elder Veil I want this game so bad
- it's actually a 3.24 which is not that heavy
- I absolutely love Concordia
- this is the first racing game that I do want to add to our collection
- Twilight inscription has a lot of similarities to Hadrian's Wall
- Planet Unknown looks really really cool
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The Board Game Garden Haul at 11:11 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- expands solo/multi options and recaptures Parks’ vibe
Cons
none
Thematic elements
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none
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I literally almost cried when I opened this package because there are some pretty amazing games in this package
- thank you so much that is so generous and kind and not something I was expecting at all
- wow I am so excited to finally have it
- you are somebody's reason to smile
- I'm shook
- Sleeping Gods has been a game that I have wanted for a year
- I am so excited to see if this maybe fixes the five player count Parks
- this is one of many sets of characters from Dice Throne
- I absolutely love cats, I play that solo all the time
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Might I Suggest A Game Review at 7:05 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Expands the base game cleanly, fixing crowding issues and keeping tension high.
- Introduces new park cards with instant actions enabling strong combos.
- Tent camping tokens improve player spacing in multiplayer games.
- New year objective cards and updated mechanics maintain momentum.
Cons
- Adds complexity, which may hinder new players.
- Some players may find more logistics to manage with tents and instant actions.
- The Parks Pass gear card in the base game can be overpowered; Nightfall doesn't fully address all balance concerns.
Thematic elements
- Expanded park interactions; more tension and complexity
- National parks with added night-time action cycles and camping mechanics
- Dynamic, crowding-conscious design; tactical decision-making under dimmer conditions
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- camping mechanism (tent tokens) — Tent tokens provide one-time actions to alleviate crowding and add variety.
- instant park actions — New park cards grant one-time effects that chain into other actions.
- seasonal objectives & updated mechanics — New year objective cards and updated mechanics to keep tension high.
- Simultaneous Actions — Camping and instant actions adjust pacing and allow more spacing at higher player counts.
- timed and paid actions — Camping and instant actions adjust pacing and allow more spacing at higher player counts.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's almost packed like an expert hiker might prepare for a backpacking trip
- the parks pass effectively allows you to double your park visiting opportunities
- Parks is a phenomenal game and coupled with the Nightfall expansion... it's a must-have for any collection
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