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Hi Fisch!
2016
Rules assistance for Hi Fisch!
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- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Hi Fisch!
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Hi Fisch! is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Oliver Igelhaut and its main mechanics are Memory and Trick-taking.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: The ocean is bustling with many big and small fish — and also sharks. However, only the one who catches the biggest fish may keep it. When sharks show up, the big fish are in danger, so whoever then fishes for the small fish fishes best. If the species happen to match, a big catch of many fish is possible. Hi Fisch! starts with 36 cards face down around a large sandbank tile. On ten of the cards, a shell token is placed. Each round the players flip over a card one by one. If a shark is revealed, a player has to turn another card until a numbered fish is revealed. Shell tokens are moved to the sandbank tile. If after revealing the cards a shark card is face up, the shark eats the highest numbered fish (both cards are discarded). The player who turned over the highest numbered fish collects all shell tokens, the fish card, and all cards of the same species (if present). The remaining fish cards are turned face down again, then a new round starts. When only six or fewer face-down fish cards are present, the game ends and the final score is calculated. Each shell or fish is one point, except for the small, hard-to-catch green fish, which are worth two. The player with the most points wins.
Questions and answers
Hi Fisch! 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 Hi Fisch! 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 Hi Fisch! 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.
Hi Fisch! 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.
Hi Fisch! belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Memory 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 Hi Fisch! are: Oliver Igelhaut. 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 Hi Fisch! 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.