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The Merry Game of Floundering
1952
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The Merry Game of Floundering is a board game released in 1952 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
The Merry Game of Floundering is an old Spear's title. It consists of a large number of fish pieces, which have to be acquired in order, using dice. If a 6 and 1 are thrown, it is possible to steal a completed fish from an opponent. The Merry Game of Floundering is similar to Jumbolino, but in Floundering: 1. The Flounders have to be assembled in order. Body part 1 first, two next and so on. 2. All the Flounders are put in the middle at the start. 3. Flounders are not owned by players, they remain in the centre even if fully assembled. 4. Two dice are thrown for assembly. A player may use either number rolled to add a Flounder part. If both numbers relate to started Flounders, then both numbers can be used. 5. A double thrown grants an extra turn. 6. When a 6 and a 1 are thrown, the player may take a complete Flounder from the centre and if there are none in the centre that player may take a complete Flounder from another player. 7. When all the Flounders are complete and owned, the player with the most wins. If they are tied, they throw the dice to decide the winner.
Editions
- FlounderingENSpear's Games1994
- FlounderingENSpear's Games1989
- FlounderingENSpear's Games1984
- Animal AnticsENSpear's Games1978
- FlounderingENRocket Toys and Games
- The Merry Game of FlounderingENSpear's Games
- The Merry Game of FlounderingENSpear's Games
- Das lustige FlunderspielDESpear's Games1981
- Das lustige FlunderspielDESpear's Games
- Das lustige FlunderspielDESpear's Games
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Publishers
- Spear's Games
- Rocket Toys and Games
Questions and answers
The Merry Game of Floundering 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 The Merry Game of Floundering 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 The Merry Game of Floundering 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.
The Merry Game of Floundering 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.
The Merry Game of Floundering belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 The Merry Game of Floundering 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.