Game Overview: National Park Quest is an engaging card game that takes players on an adventure through America's stunning national parks. Collect park cards, encounter wildlife, overcome challenges, and use Ranger cards wisely to become the ultimate park explorer!

Game Setup:

1. Shuffle the Park Cards and Ranger Cards together.

2. Place Wildlife Encounter Cards face down in a separate pile.

3. Deal 6 cards to each player.

4. Place remaining cards as the draw pile.

How to Play:

1. On your turn:

   • Draw a card

   • Optionally play a Ranger Card

   • Optionally discard a card

   • End with 6 cards in hand

2. Ranger Cards trigger Wildlife Encounters:

   • Draw a Wildlife Encounter Card

   • Resolve the encounter using park knowledge or resources

   • Successful encounters earn bonus points

3. After each round, players may trade park cards.

Winning the Game:

• First to reach 22 exploration points wins

• Count points from park cards (Tier 1: 1 point, Tier 2: 2 points, etc.)

• Add bonus points for collections:

  • 5 points for 3 parks from the same region

  • 8 points for 4 parks from the same region

  • 5 points for having parks from all 4 ecosystems (forest, desert, mountain, coastal)

Strategies to Win:

1. Focus on collecting parks from the same region for bonuses

2. Use Ranger Cards strategically to gain advantages

3. Prepare for Wildlife Encounters by learning park facts

4. Trade wisely to complete valuable park collections

5. Balance high-point parks with diverse ecosystem collections