PocketParks Game Review

The Beauty of Nature

I had the pleasure of meeting the Wongs at a booth during Geekway to the West this year. I was charmed by a map of the United States with various tree-ples indicating National Parks around the country. “This is really neat,” I said as I took a photo. Jason laughed and told me, “Oh, that’s not the game, that’s just a map.” Slightly embarrassed, I countered with, “It’s still a cool map!” Jason then told me the story of how the game came to be.

During the pandemic, the Wongs decided to go on the ultimate road trip to see all 63 U.S. National Parks. What they found went beyond amazement at the natural beauty and wonder that the country’s geography had to offer. Armed with a camera and a love for mahjong, the experience inspired the creation of PocketParks, a set collection game coming to Kickstarter in late 2025. Jason even mentioned that the game had been purposely delayed in order to include the most recent national park: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia.

Housed in a charming tin box, the game blends in with assorted camping gear that could easily be found in a hiking backpack.…

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