TRAILS VS PARKS: Round 3 - Final Thoughts - Board Game Review

[@TheNerdShelves]

Have you played Trails and/or Parks? Wyatt are your thoughts? Which do you prefer?

[@talkingtaco12]

I havent played both but I can say the reason I chose parks over trails was because of the production quality. I 100% love all the componets and the quality of the materials everything from the rule book and cards to the box the insert just amazing! Play wise I think I do like the resetting of the board seeing what else comes out.

[@TheNerdShelves]

@@talkingtaco12 it sure is stunning isn't it. If anyone asks about a game with great production quality, I always think of Parks first. It's not only beautiful, but just the right size too. My only quibble is that the the box is so perfect that the expansion doesn't fit 😊.

[@virgofortissima]

PARKS is one of my favorite games!! Love everything about it! Really want to get TRAILS too! I'm also so excited about the upcoming PARKS expansion!

[@CharleneRunge]

I have both Trails and Parks. I find that I like each game at a specific player count... Trails I find is best at 2 players, Parks with 3 or 4 to make it more of challenge. Trails for a filler game and Parks for a longer play time. Trails if I'm out and about and on the go, very portable. Parks if I'm sitting down and truly playing games. Trails for easy play-ability and teaching it to others. Parks takes a bit more for teaching to others for new comers.

[@TheNerdShelves]

I 100% agree with everything you just said. Thanks Charlene, fit the thoughtful comment😊

[@virgofortissima]

I've been waiting so long for this video!!!! Hahaha, these videos are what made me find your channel!! And I'm so glad it did, I really enjoy your content, style and back and forth banter haha

[@TheNerdShelves]

I'm so sorry it took so long, but thank you so much for watching. And thank you for your kind words♥️

[@TimWeimer]

I really appreciate this comparison. We have Trails, but not Parks. I have been considering purchasing Parks because of all of the hype around the game. But, I have held off with the purchase because I was afraid that it was too similar to Trails. This review (all three videos) was very helpful in helping me understand the difference between the two games. Thanks, and keep making these great videos!

[@TheNerdShelves]

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words. It really means a lot. I'm glad this was able to help. What have you decided? Will you try Parks?

[@TimWeimer]

@@TheNerdShelves Yes, I am going to try Parks. Looks like a fun game, and like you talked about in the video, it is different enough to make both games worth playing.

[@judiethenerdshelves]

Oh they are both so good! But I gotta say, Trails is becoming one of the games that we can quickly set up and play with kids. We still love Parks though.🥰

[@TheNerdShelves]

It's true, Trails is needed a bit more time to grow on me, maybe because I couldn't stop comparing the components to Parks, but it is really good.

[@DJDan07]

I haven't played either one, but listening to you both talk about the games, I would possibly choose Trails. Hmm...tough decision

[@TheNerdShelves]

Too bad you didn't live closer😆... Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with either. Both are really good.

[@moltenbullet]

My only problem with Parks' production was that they didn't think ahead on two parts: a. they didn't account for card sleeves (why would they think people wouldn't sleeve those gorgeous cards?), which makes everything immediately explode beyond what the box can contain, and b. they didn't account for future expansions (or at least provide a box with future expansions that would incorporate everything neatly). So I've ended up having to remove the nice insert, and put cards in ziplock bags and stuff them into the main box together with the 2 trays, with the other thick cardboard components stashed away in the "nightfall" box. And the Wildlife box holds the parts that I don't use.

[@TheNerdShelves]

I 100% agree with you, now that we have the expansions as well. It is quite annoying having everything mixed up in different boxes. Maybe they'll come up with a "big box" solution.

[@n20games52]

When I want to walk a trail, I usually go to a park. I'd have to pick both. Like Judie said, I'd send both of those kids to college.

[@TheNerdShelves]

Hahaha, except, When kids go to college, we get peace and quiet... I don't want to send these games away😄

[@judiethenerdshelves]

😆

[@Golden_Mustang]

I love Parks, and it's probably going to be a game to stay in the collection permanently. Haven't played Trails, but I can totally see how it may be a great entry point for kids and non-gamers, especially if you want to get them up to it's big brother Parks.

[@TheNerdShelves]

I agree with everything you just said. Parks will most likely stay in our collection too. Also, Trails is so great for bringing people into the "Parks" family.... Thanks Sarah❤

[@judiethenerdshelves]

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[@mikes4865]

I have both including the Trails component upgrades.

[@judiethenerdshelves]

Oooh, upgrade components? 🤩

[@TheNerdShelves]

Say whaaaaat? I know knowing if these component updates🤔

[@racheldav4643]

I was also going to mention Keymaster have an upgrade pack for Trails.

[@TheNerdShelves]

@@racheldav4643 Trails is hard enough to get in Canada, I wonder if we can grab these?!?!

[@ekconley6429]

We love Parks, with the Nightfall expansion which makes a big difference even just to the 'year cards,' that have much improved game end scoring. We find them much more meaningful to work towards anyway. Haven't got the Wildlife expansion and I'd not been tempted to get Trails... until now! I like the sounds of the picture cards especially!

[@TheNerdShelves]

Ya, we love Parks too and probably would never have played Trails except for playing with the kids. That said, every time we play it, it grows on us more and more and the depth of it starts to reveal itself. It really is a great "lighter" Parks! Thank you so much for your comment. We really appreciate it.

[@abraham2699]

Use trails as an expansion to Parks, set it up like nightfall, very complex game at that point lol

[@TheNerdShelves]

Ohhhhh interesting. I'm very intrigued!

[@racheldav4643]

I can’t rightfully choose, because I haven’t had access to Trails yet. But I do think that Parks is beautiful, and it benefits from the Nightfall Expansion. I am looking forward to the Wildlife Expansion.

[@TheNerdShelves]

Ohhhh, me too. More Parks goodness is never a bad thing😊♥️🌄

[@virgofortissima]

Soooo excited for Wildlife!!

[@Bocaj6487]

I think price plays a huge factor in comparing the two games. On the high side Parks is $60 and Trails is $20. On a great sale, Parks is $36 and Trails is $10. They're both good, and Parks has better components, but Trails is 1/3 of the price. I don't think I could say that Parks is 3x better than Trails. My vote is Trails.

[@TheNerdShelves]

Yes, this is a very good point. Thank you for sharing.

[@kolszewska9]

Also, a difference is that Parks can be played solo, and Trails can't.

[@TheNerdShelves]

Yes, very good point, thank you!