# Castles by the Sea: Riptide Expansion

Castles by the Sea: Riptide Expansion is a board game for 2–4 players. It plays in 30–45 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2.

- **Players:** 2–4 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 30–45 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 3 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2023
- **Categories:** City Building, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Abstract Strategy
- **Mechanics:** Modular Board, Variable Set-up, Grid Coverage, Square Grid, Three Dimensional Movement
- **Owned by:** 2 Ludoya players

**Designers:** Hayden Dillard

**Artists:** Darren Calvert, Marby Kwong

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/castles-by-the-sea-riptide-expansion)
- [Castles by the Sea: Riptide Expansion in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/castles-by-the-sea-riptide-expansion)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/389114)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-10-07. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._