- BGG rating
- 5.0
Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game – Dice
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,931
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game
2017
Rules assistance for Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.4/5
Rules assistant for Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game is a board game released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Greg Mahler and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Push Your Luck, and Memory.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game – Fish and Tackle
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game – Locations
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game – Rods and Boats
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game – Weather
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 2019
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About the game
Tournament Fishing is a card game that involves memory, luck, and strategy. Each participating Angler will compete on a common Lake, attempting to catch the biggest and best fish before the Tournament ends. Since the Fish are hidden in the Lake, Anglers will need to locate and recall their positions from turn to turn in order to have the best chance to catch them, although they might get lucky and attract them unaware as well! Face off against fellow friends and family in a 2-4 Angler game, or have a go at it alone (or in a 2-Angler Co-op!) against the challenging Angler AI. Never before has it been so fun to go fishing from the comfort of your own home!
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- TGG Games
Questions and answers
Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game 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 Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game is 30–120 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 Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game for ages 14 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.
Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Push Your Luck, and Memory. 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 Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game are: Greg Mahler. 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 Tournament Fishing: The Deckbuilding Game 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.