
- BGG rank
- BGG #12
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread – Fabled Fishing
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Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread – Fabled Fishing is an expansion for Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 10–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Alex McGrath and Luke Townsend and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Fabled Fishing is a mini-expansion for Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread. Grab your pole, it’s time to go fishing in this mini-expansion for Arydia! Fabled Fishing seamlessly integrates with your campaign, allowing you to take the ‘Fish’ action when you discover bodies of water at any location! Fishing takes the form of a card-based mini-game. Fish are controlled by Threat cards while you play Maneuver cards to try and catch the fish! Every fish is unique with their own special abilities that provide a distinct challenge! As you explore Arydia, you never know what fish you’ll find in any river, stream, or pond! Each fish you catch will grant you a reward that you can use in your campaign. Will you catch all 30 common, rare, and legendary fish? -description from campaign
Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread – Fabled Fishing 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 Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread – Fabled Fishing is 10–240 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 Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread – Fabled Fishing for ages 14 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.
Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread – Fabled Fishing 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.
Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread – Fabled Fishing belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread – Fabled Fishing are: Alex McGrath and Luke Townsend. 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 Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread – Fabled Fishing as an expansion for Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread to use it. Check that your edition of Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.