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Fish & Chips
1978
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- 1–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 1 player
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Fish & Chips is a board game released in 1978 for 1–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sid Sackson.
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About the game
Contents 1 Board 53 Fish cards The 6x6 grid Board shows the ocean with 36 squares of equal size, in which the fish are placed. 53 Fish cards 16 red fish: worth from 1-16 16 purple fish: worth from 1-16 12 green fish: worth from 5-16 9 yellow fish: worth from 8-16 The number 16 of each color is the Octopus. He is the most powerful fish of each color, followed by number 15, the Shark, who is his assistant. Object of the game Every player tries to catch as many of the opposing fish as possible. How to move: For 2-4 players: 1.Before making your first move, a player may switch the position of your Octopus (16) and your Shark (15) with other fish of your color. You may not place them to the left, right, above, or below an opponent%u2019s Octopus or Shark. 2.A fish can catch opposing fish of equal or lesser value. 3.A player can only move to the right, left, up or down (never diagonal). A player can jump over empty squares, but not over fish. 4.A player cannot catch his own fish or move a fish to an empty square End of the game: Each fish caught scores 1 point If one player reaches 60 points, the game is over. OR For 2 or 3 players: If a player can catch all the opposing fish in one round, the game is over.
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Questions and answers
Fish & Chips 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 Fish & Chips is 30 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 Fish & Chips for ages 8 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.
Fish & Chips has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Fish & Chips belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Fish & Chips and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Fish & Chips are: Sid Sackson. 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 Fish & Chips 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.