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Fishing Party
2014
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Fishing Party is a board game released in 2014 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Samuel Garnier and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
Put your strategy and skill to the test in Fishing Party to become the first player to catch all six kinds of fish in the lake. Game consists of 52 fish cards and 58 special cards and one die. To start your fishing party, place six cards face up as the fishing supply store, and deal six cards to each player. A player may take one of four actions: 1. Discard up to three cards and draw from the face down deck 2. Exchange up to three cards with the face up supply store 3. Play a special card 4. Play a fish card and try to catch it As well, as a free action, a player may swap or play a new lure. To catch a fish you must roll the die and match the die range for that fish type and the lure you are using. Some lures work better for each type of fish. Special cards can be used to steal fish from other players, break their rods or help you catch the biggest fish. Be careful not to draw the hook card or you may need the first aid kit. The game ends when one player has caught one of each type of fish. To win, you must try to collect the most fish (2 points), the biggest single fish (2 points) and the total weight of your fish (1 point per pound).
Editions
- Fishing PartyenDolocus2014
- Fishing PartyfrDolocus2014
Questions and answers
Fishing Party supports 2–5 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 Party 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 Fishing Party 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 Party has a complexity rating of 1.3 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 Party belongs to these categories: Card Game and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Party are: Samuel Garnier. 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 Party 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.