- BGG rank
- BGG #1,204
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Fishing
- 3–5 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,013
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- 7.5
Fishing 2
2026
Rules assistance for Fishing 2
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 40–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Fishing 2
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Fishing 2 is a board game released in 2026 for 3–5 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Friedemann Friese and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and Trick-taking.
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About the game
“This is like Fishing, but completely different.” - Ordinary seaman Ronald after the first game As in Fishing, your caught cards score points, then you use them to try to catch even more — but blowfish, two trump colors, and new buoys create a fresh game experience. In Fishing 2, you try to catch as many tricks as possible in 8 rounds because each card you catch is worth 1 point. You use your caught cards as bait for the next round — but if you did not catch enough tricks to do so, you first fill your hand with fresh cards from the ocean stack. You win Fishing 2 by scoring the most points. How many fresh cards will you need to succeed? Fishing 2 is a standalone game, not an expansion for Fishing! —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Matagot
- Rio Grande Games
- 2F-Spiele
- TLAMA games
- SUNNY BIRD
Questions and answers
Fishing 2 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 Fishing 2 is 40–60 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 Fishing 2 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.
Fishing 2 has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Fishing 2 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and Trick-taking. 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 Fishing 2 are: Friedemann Friese. 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 Fishing 2 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.