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Siena
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Fischmarkt
2006
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- 3–5 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 3 players
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Fischmarkt is a board game released in 2006 for 3–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Mario Papini and its main mechanics are Trading, Auction / Bidding, and Commodity Speculation.
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About the game
Fischmarkt (or Fish Market) is, quite literally, a game of a fish market! Players take the roles of fishmongers who have to bid for the fish on the ships that dock at the harbor, then try to sell them off to the other players based on what each players market is demanding. There is no room for mercy here. Every deal is haggled to its final dollar, every offer cut-throat. At the end, only the shrewdest bargainer will emerge as the victor with the most money, at the expense of his competitors of course!
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- Clementoni
Questions and answers
Fischmarkt supports 3–5 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 Fischmarkt is 45 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 Fischmarkt 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.
Fischmarkt has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light 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.
Fischmarkt belongs to these categories: Economic and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Trading, Auction / Bidding, and Commodity Speculation. 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 Fischmarkt are: Mario Papini. 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 Fischmarkt as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.