Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Perfect for those who love fast-paced pure strategy; the map reduction mechanic is brilliant.
Highlights
- Rules explained in minutes
- Increasing tension every round
- Cute and tactile components
- Highly competitive and strategic
Keep in mind
- Games end very quickly
- Getting trapped can be frustrating
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Imagine you're leading a group of hungry penguins on a melting iceberg. The goal is straightforward: eat as many fish as possible before you're stranded on the ice. In 'Hey, That's My Fish!', the strategy lies in the movement. Each turn, you move one of your penguins in a straight line. But here's the twist: as soon as you leave a tile, you remove that piece of ice from the board.
This creates gaps and voids that no one can cross, turning the map into a dynamic puzzle. You aren't just hunting for fish; you're actively blocking your opponents' paths and ensuring your own penguins don't get trapped. If a penguin has nowhere left to move, it's removed from play, and you still collect the tile it was standing on.
Designed by the legendary Reiner Knizia, this game is the definition of 'easy to learn, hard to master.' The rules can be explained in two minutes, but the tension of watching the ground vanish beneath your feet makes every decision critical. It's a battle of spatial awareness and planning where greed for one extra fish might leave you stranded. Perfect for those looking for a fast, competitive experience rooted in pure strategy without the randomness of dice or cards.
This creates gaps and voids that no one can cross, turning the map into a dynamic puzzle. You aren't just hunting for fish; you're actively blocking your opponents' paths and ensuring your own penguins don't get trapped. If a penguin has nowhere left to move, it's removed from play, and you still collect the tile it was standing on.
Designed by the legendary Reiner Knizia, this game is the definition of 'easy to learn, hard to master.' The rules can be explained in two minutes, but the tension of watching the ground vanish beneath your feet makes every decision critical. It's a battle of spatial awareness and planning where greed for one extra fish might leave you stranded. Perfect for those looking for a fast, competitive experience rooted in pure strategy without the randomness of dice or cards.
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Rules videos
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In English
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BGO - Hey That's My Fish
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Games Overboard Episode 001: Hey! that's My Fish
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How to Play: Hey, That's My Fish!
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Hey! That's My Fish Tutorial from the Board Game Guy
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Hey, That's My Fish - New Edition Comparison and Overview
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How to play Hey! that's my fish - The Dice Cup
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How to Play Hey, That's My Fish!
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How to Play: Hey, That's My Fish
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How to Play Hey, That’s My Fish! | Quick & Fun Family Strategy Board Game Tutorial
Best player count
BGG community vote
2
REC
3
BEST
4
REC
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Bambus Spieleverlag, 999 Games, Angry Lion Games, Arclight Games, Brain Games, cutia.ro, Devir, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Giochi Uniti, Gordion Games, Granna, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, KADABRA, Kaissa Chess & Games, Lautapelit.fi, Mayfair Games, Next Move Games, Phalanx Games B.V., Phalanx Games Deutschland, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Ubik, Vennerød Forlag AS, Zvezda
Designer
Alvydas Jakeliunas, Günter Cornett
Artist
Bernd Natke, Chris Quilliams, François Bruel, Sylvain Decaux
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
30,533owners
2,133wishlist
304want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is the game complex?
Not at all! The rules are super simple, but the strategy to avoid getting trapped is what makes it interesting.
How long does a game last?
It's very fast, usually around 20 minutes, making it an ideal filler between longer games.
How many people can play?
2 to 4 players. It works great as a duel or in a small group.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, because it's visual and has simple rules, it's great for teaching logic and planning to kids.
What's in the box?
You'll find colorful penguin meeples and the hexagonal tiles that form the fish-filled iceberg.
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