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Rules assistance for Sea of Dragons: A Module for Harpoon 4
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- 2 players
- 180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.7/5
Rules assistant for Sea of Dragons: A Module for Harpoon 4
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Sea of Dragons: A Module for Harpoon 4 is an expansion for Harpoon 4: Modern Tactical Naval Warfare released in 1997 for 2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Adrian Davis and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Sea of Dragons is a module for the Harpoon 4 Naval Rules System. Sea of Dragons concerns conflicts among 16 nations of the Pacific Rim, all of whom have their own agenda and means to try to advance it. The scenario book includes a brief introduction to the political and economic aspirations of the potential belligerents, and is followed by a discussion of their capabilities and military plans for the immediate future. There are 4 scenario sets containing a total of 26 engagements, many of which are suitable for solitaire play. The scenarios can be played individually or as part of a mini-campaign. And just in case 26 scenarios are not enough, a scenario generator for the hotly contested Spratly Islands is also included. The fleet and air force lists contain all the platforms currently in service plus those expected to come on line over the next few years. Rounding things out is an extensive bibliography and reference section and errata for Harpoon 4 rules and data annex. The Data Annex contains almost every platform available since 1980 as well as quite a few older ones that are now out of service. The vast majority of the data on the weapons and sensors are new and have previously not been listed in Harpoon 4. This wealth of information will allow the modern naval enthusiast to explore various combinations of systems, much as the nations involved do when preparing threat analysis.
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Questions and answers
Sea of Dragons: A Module for Harpoon 4 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Sea of Dragons: A Module for Harpoon 4 is 180 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 Sea of Dragons: A Module for Harpoon 4 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.
Sea of Dragons: A Module for Harpoon 4 has a complexity rating of 3.7 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.
Sea of Dragons: A Module for Harpoon 4 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Nautical, and Modern Warfare. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Sea of Dragons: A Module for Harpoon 4 are: Adrian Davis. 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 Sea of Dragons: A Module for Harpoon 4 as an expansion for Harpoon 4: Modern Tactical Naval Warfare. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Harpoon 4: Modern Tactical Naval Warfare to use it. Check that your edition of Harpoon 4: Modern Tactical Naval Warfare is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.