
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,469
- BGG rating
- 3.8
Old Maid
- 2–6 players
- 5 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 1874

1890
Rules assistance for Gone Fishin'
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Gone Fishin' is a board game released in 1890 for 1–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection.
Each player gets a plastic fishing pole with a little magnet at the end of the fishing cord. The players sit around a cardboard aquarium in which plastic fish, cardboard fish and pieces of garbage are hidden from their view. Players have to try and 'fish' the fish from the aquarium while trying to leave the garbage alone. The bigger the catch, the more points you earn, and the treasure chest is worth the most points of all. Who catches the most fish for the most points wins.
Gone Fishin' supports 1–4 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 Gone Fishin' is 10 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 Gone Fishin' 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.
Gone Fishin' 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.
Gone Fishin' belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. 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 catalogue lists Gone Fishin' 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.