
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,729
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Monza
- 2–6 players
- 10–15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2000

1986
Rules assistance for Fishin' Time
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Fishin' Time is a board game released in 1986 for 2–8 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
You and your opponents are fresh water fisherman in search of north American game fish (crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, northern pike, perch, small mouth bass, and walleye). You challenge is to maneuver your fishing boat onto a fishing "hot spot", and then to fish (draw a card) from the master fishing deck. If you succeed in catching a fish, you are entitled to draw a fish card from one of the master fish card decks. This card indicates the weight of the fish you have caught. The fisherman who catches the most pounds of fish in the designated time of play (30 or 60 minutes) wins the game.
Fishin' Time supports 2–8 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 Fishin' Time is 60 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 Fishin' Time for ages 6 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.
Fishin' Time has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Fishin' Time belongs to these categories: Dice and Sports. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 catalogue lists Fishin' Time 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.