Hey, That's My Fish!

Bambus Spieleverlag, 999 Games, Angry Lion Games · Board game · 2003
2–4 · best 3 20 min Weight 1.4/5
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Our Verdict

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
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.
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Families

Animals: Fish / Fishes Animals: Penguins Category: Combinatorial Components: Hexagonal Tiles Components: Meeples (Animal) / Animeeples Continents: Antarctica Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Digital Implementations: BrettspielWelt Digital Implementations: Google Play Theme: Fishing / Angling
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.