- BGG rating
- 6.1
Let Them Eat Shrimp: Shark v. Squid Expansion
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,507
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Let Them Eat Shrimp!
2014
Rules assistance for Let Them Eat Shrimp!
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- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Let Them Eat Shrimp!
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Let Them Eat Shrimp! is a board game released in 2014 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Steve Finn and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Let Them Eat Shrimp: Fish Friends
- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Let Them Eat Shrimp: Swim Alone
- 1–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2018
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About the game
Swim, spawn, and eat shrimp while avoiding sharks! In Let Them Eat Shrimp!, players place fish tiles (in various geometric shapes) in an effort to spawn (by covering fish eggs on the board) and receive more fish tiles. The fish can also eat shrimp (to gain victory points) and must avoid sharks (which will eat your fish, fish eggs, and shrimp). Let Them Eat Shrimp! has two ways to play. The beginner's game is suitable for younger players, while the advanced version adds more strategy and depth, as well as more danger; in this version of the game, players might be knocked out early if they can't spawn quickly enough or if their eggs are devoured by the roaming sharks. The game also includes multiple game board components, which can be mixed and match for variety and various skill levels.
Questions and answers
Let Them Eat Shrimp! 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 Let Them Eat Shrimp! 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 Let Them Eat Shrimp! 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.
Let Them Eat Shrimp! has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Let Them Eat Shrimp! belongs to these categories: Animals and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 Let Them Eat Shrimp! are: Steve Finn. 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 Let Them Eat Shrimp! 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.