Swish

In Swish, players embark on a strategic race to build the longest fish possible. The game begins with 'swishbones' scattered randomly across the table, creating a dynamic scenario. Each turn, you move your fish by transferring a 'swishbone' from its tail to its head. If your fish ends its movement on a loose 'swishbone,' it is added to the tail, making your fish grow. The trick is that the distance you can move is limited by the current size of your fish, so larger fish have more movement freedom, which is a great incentive to grow! But be careful, the rules for building your fish are very specific and require careful planning. Poorly thought-out routes can result in penalty points, as if your fish had 'indigestion.' Some special 'swishbones' even offer attack and defense options, adding a tactical layer to the game. The game ends when there are no more free 'swishbones' on the table. Scoring is simple: one victory point for each piece in your swish, minus one point for each penalty. Swish was originally created for the Nestor Minigames Competition, proving that small games can also have big ideas!