- BGG rank
- BGG #9,514
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Dadaocheng
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,476
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Dadaocheng (Second Edition)
2019
Rules assistance for Dadaocheng (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Dadaocheng (Second Edition)
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Dadaocheng (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tsai Huei-Chiang and Eason Kao and its main mechanics are Track Movement, Dice Rolling, and Events.
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About the game
The second edition of Dadaocheng inherits the core mechanism from its predecessor and evolves it into a game with deeper strategies. This new edition comes with newly added player boards and provides more challenges to players in building up their own tableau. Dadaocheng was one of the most important trade centers in Taiwan in the 18th century. In this game, players take on the roles of foreign traders who try to become the most prestigious trader of Dadaocheng. During the game, through swapping and flipping resource discs in the central area, players obtain resources and either trade these resources to the rest of the world or spend them to develop their own advantages within the city of Dadaocheng. After six rounds, the player with the most prestigious points wins!
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Soso Studio
Questions and answers
Dadaocheng (Second Edition) supports 1–4 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 Dadaocheng (Second Edition) is 45–60 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.
The catalogue lists Dadaocheng (Second Edition) for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Dadaocheng (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Dadaocheng (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Dice and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Track Movement, Dice Rolling, and Events. 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 credited designers of Dadaocheng (Second Edition) are: Tsai Huei-Chiang and Eason Kao. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Dadaocheng (Second Edition) as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.