
- BGG rank
- BGG #59
- BGG rating
- 8.2
On Mars
- 1–4 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 4.6/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Bangkok Klongs: Dragon Boat expansion
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Bangkok Klongs: Dragon Boat expansion is an expansion for Bangkok Klongs released in 2011 for 2–4 players and 60 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Tile Placement.
Each player gets one dragon boat in his color. During his move, the player can use his dragon boat in addition to placing a boat. It can only used once during the game, the player gives away his dragon boat after using it. While playing the action dragon boat, the player can move one of his own boats to another free area anywhere on the game plan which need not be connected. The player only has to consider the laying rule that in any one market area only 3 boats can be placed. The move can be made either before or after placing a new boat as usual, also in addition to a movement card.
Bangkok Klongs: Dragon Boat expansion supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Bangkok Klongs: Dragon Boat expansion is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
Bangkok Klongs: Dragon Boat expansion has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Bangkok Klongs: Dragon Boat expansion belongs to these categories: Economic and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Bangkok Klongs: Dragon Boat expansion as an expansion for Bangkok Klongs. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Bangkok Klongs to use it. Check that your edition of Bangkok Klongs is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.