Fish 'n' Flip

Gaiagames, Helvetiq · Board game · 2019
1–6 · best 3 Solo 15–30 min Weight 2.2/5
rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
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rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Looking for a quick cooperative puzzle with an environmental theme? Fish 'n' Flip calls you to save sea creatures!

Highlights
  • Engaging cooperative action
  • Relevant environmental theme
  • Pattern-building challenge
  • Progressive campaign mode
Keep in mind
  • Rules can be confusing initially
  • Card draw luck can matter
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About the game
In Fish 'n' Flip, players team up (or compete!) to rescue marine life caught in fishing nets. The core idea is to form patterns with the sea creatures, arranged in a grid. On each turn, you play an action card to swap their positions or flip them to face the correct way. When a group of identical animals is aligned and facing the same direction, poof! They escape! But beware, those above them fall down, Tetris-style, potentially creating new escape opportunities or complicating matters. With each round, more animals appear at the top of the columns, and if any column reaches seven cards high, everyone loses. The goal is to free as many creatures as possible, either in cooperative mode, where everyone wins or loses together, or competitive mode, where each player counts their own rescues. The game also features a campaign that gradually increases the difficulty. In advanced levels, animals gain special abilities that can help or hinder, and trash cards are introduced, disrupting patterns and blocking abilities. It's a quick, thematic cooperative puzzle, perfect for those who enjoy group thinking and giving a helping hand to the environment (in the game, of course!).
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Animals: Fish / Fishes Animals: Octopuses Animals: Sharks Animals: Whales Mechanism: Campaign Games Theme: Environmental Protection / Degradation / Pollution Theme: Trash / Garbage
Publisher Gaiagames, Helvetiq
Designer Kevin Luhn
Artist Dominik Wendland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average playtime?
A game of Fish 'n' Flip typically lasts between 15 and 30 minutes, making it quite fast and dynamic.
How many people can play?
The game is very versatile, playable by 1 to 6 players. You can play solo or with a group!
Is it difficult to learn?
The complexity is considered low to medium (BGG weight 2.22/5). The basic rules are simple, but the campaign and extra elements can add a good challenge.
Is the game more cooperative or competitive?
It offers both modes! You can play as a team against the game or compete to see who rescues the most animals.
Are there any expansions?
As of now, Fish 'n' Flip does not have any official expansions released.
Who would you recommend this game to?
It's great for families, couples, or groups of friends who enjoy cooperative games with a puzzle element and a positive environmental theme.