
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,945
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Cat Packs
- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Hidden Ark: Wild Oceans
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Hidden Ark: Wild Oceans is an expansion for Hidden Ark released in 2026 for 1–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tobias Hall and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Grid Movement, and Open Drafting.
An expansion for Hidden Ark adding thematic Event Cards, Exploration, and a Campaign Mode!
Hidden Ark: Wild Oceans supports 1–5 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 Hidden Ark: Wild Oceans is 60–90 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 Hidden Ark: Wild Oceans 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.
Hidden Ark: Wild Oceans belongs to these categories: Animals, Nautical, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Grid Movement, and Open Drafting. 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 Hidden Ark: Wild Oceans are: Tobias Hall. 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 Hidden Ark: Wild Oceans as an expansion for Hidden Ark. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Hidden Ark to use it. Check that your edition of Hidden Ark is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.