# ICECOOL: Emerald Fish Promo

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Brian Gomez
- **Publishers**: Brain Games
- **Categories**: Action / Dexterity, Animals, Children's Game, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Area Movement, Take That

## Verdict
If you love Icecool, the Emerald Fish adds extra chaos and fun.more player interactionquick twistseasy to learnmay unbalance gamesdoesn’t add deep strategyRECOMMENDED

## Description
The Emerald Fish Promo for Icecool dropped as a giveaway at Essen Spiel 2018, adding an extra splash of chaos to the already frantic penguin game. Each promo pack includes four cards and a shiny emerald fish token. At the start of a round, the player who is the current catcher places the fish on any door on the board. When any penguin walks through that door – even the catcher – it grabs the fish. The fish, however, is a restless little thing: if another penguin bumps into the holder, the fish jumps to the opponent. This means the fish can change hands multiple times during a round. When the round ends, the penguin holding the fish receives the Emerald Fish point card, worth three points at game end. The Take That mechanic fuels constant back‑and‑forth, while area movement keeps play fast and intuitive. It’s a perfect add‑on for fans of Icecool or Icecool 2, injecting more positioning strategy and plenty of laughs. Suited for families or groups of 2‑4 players, with games lasting roughly 30 minutes. There’s no steep learning curve, but the extra component can shift the tempo for those already familiar with the base game, so give it a try.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 4 players, just like the base game.

### How long does a game take?
Around 30 minutes, depending on the group's pace.

### Do I need the base game to use this promo?
Yes, the Emerald Fish works only with Icecool or Icecool 2.

### What’s the complexity level?
Very low – it’s a straightforward extension of the existing rules.

### What components are included?
Four point cards and one emerald fish token.

### Does it affect final scoring?
The player holding the fish at round’s end earns 3 extra points.

### Is it kid‑friendly?
Absolutely, the simple mechanics and penguin theme are great for kids.