
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,586
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Echoes of Time
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2025

2009
Rules assistance for Frutti di Mare
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Frutti di Mare is a board game released in 2009 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Simone Luciani and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Commodity Speculation.
At the fish market there are five stalls, each specializing in a different type of Seafood and the stall keepers try to do good business. During the day the prices rise and fall according to demand. No one should be left with the Seafood whose price has crashed! Winner of "Best Card Game" prize at "Premio Archimede" 2008 with the name "Portobello Road"
Frutti di Mare supports 2–6 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 Frutti di Mare is 20 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 Frutti di Mare 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.
Frutti di Mare 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.
Frutti di Mare belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Commodity Speculation. 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 Frutti di Mare are: Simone Luciani. 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 Frutti di Mare 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.