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Fishy Tactics
2016
Rules assistance for Fishy Tactics
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 10–15 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Fishy Tactics
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Fishy Tactics is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Toby Fairclough and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
From the publisher: Take gaming to a whole new scale with Fishy Tactics - you'll be hooked! An easy to learn, quick to play, 2-4 player board game of fish, fun and tactics for ages 4+. "This lake ain't big enough for the 2-4 of us!" Quarrelling fishermen try to outmanoeuvre each other to catch the best fish for their tea. Some fish are more valuable than others, but will your line reach? Or will someone swipe your prized whopper from your haul? Oh and watch out for the crocodile! Players take it in turns to 1) spin the spinner and move the crocodile one space along the grid and remove any fish it lands on from the game and then 2) roll the fisher's die (regular d6) and move any one fish on the grid x number of squares toward them. If the fish reaches your basket it's yours! Rolled a 6? Instead of moving a fish, select a player and steal blind one fish from their haul. Play finishes when the last fish leaves the lake - and the player with the most points of fish in their boat at the end of the game wins!
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- (Self-Published)
- Mushroom Gaming Co
Questions and answers
Fishy Tactics supports 2–4 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 Fishy Tactics is 10–15 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 Fishy Tactics for ages 4 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.
Fishy Tactics has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Fishy Tactics belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. 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 Fishy Tactics are: Toby Fairclough. 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 Fishy Tactics 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.