
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,928
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Felinia
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for Dragon Boats of the Four Seas: Rising Tide
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Dragon Boats of the Four Seas: Rising Tide is an expansion for Dragon Boats of the Four Seas released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Area Movement.
Welcome to Dragon Boats of the Four Seas: Rising Tide! They say that a rising tide lifts all ships. With Private Actions, you'll be able to specialize your player board, and take charge of your destiny. The mountains yield new wisdom for those who seek it. There are new dragon boats to change up the game visually, and additional boat toppers to change up how many House Members can travel on dragon boats to the islands each round. Those who understand the market place can find bargains, as you have access to Offering tiles with double resources. Fortune smiles on those who bring honor to their noble house. —description from the publisher
Dragon Boats of the Four Seas: Rising Tide 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 Dragon Boats of the Four Seas: Rising Tide 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 Dragon Boats of the Four Seas: Rising Tide for ages 12 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.
Dragon Boats of the Four Seas: Rising Tide belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Exploration, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Area Movement. 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 Dragon Boats of the Four Seas: Rising Tide are: Michael Schacht. 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 Dragon Boats of the Four Seas: Rising Tide as an expansion for Dragon Boats of the Four Seas. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dragon Boats of the Four Seas to use it. Check that your edition of Dragon Boats of the Four Seas is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.