
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,411
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Loopin' Louie
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1992

1979
Rules assistance for Let's Go Fishin'
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Let's Go Fishin' is a board game released in 1979 for 1–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Ching H. Lee.
This kids game features an electronic turntable filled with 21 plastic fish. As it rotates, the fish raise and lower, opening and closing their mouths. Players all have toy fishing poles and simultaneously try to catch fish buy having them close their mouths on their lure and pulling out of the rack. The player who catches the most fish wins. Similar, but not the same as Fishin' Around
Let's Go 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 Let's Go 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 Let's Go 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.
Let's Go Fishin' has a complexity rating of 1.1 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's Go Fishin' belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Let's Go Fishin' and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Let's Go Fishin' are: Ching H. Lee. 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's Go 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.