We’re honored to have The Finest Fish selected as the game of the month at Barnes & Noble. The Finest Fish is simple enough to teach to your whole family, but strategic and puzzling enough for everyone to genuinely enjoy. It looks gorgeous on the game table and really speaks to those of us who crave tactile things in a digital world.
- Jake Jenne, co-designer
A strategic tile placement game for 2-4 players.
30-60 minutes
Add scales to your own goldfish game board to create patterns to earn points and create The Finest Fish.
Create the most beautiful fish by placing wood scales onto your fish game board in clever arrangements to earn more points than your opponents.
About the Game
Create the finest fish in the national goldfish show by adding colorful wooden scales to your goldfish game board. Be the player to earn the most points by including clusters of same-colored scales and completing pattern cards before your opponents in this casual, yet strategic tile drafting, tile placement game. Each turn you'll choose new scales from among a few random sets available. As you add the scales to your fish you may trade them with any other scales found in the public fishbowl, or even spend those scales to buy new pattern cards. Place scales in clusters of the same color or complete (and purchase) pattern cards to score points.
Awards
The Finest Fish is a recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award as well as the Major Fun Award and the honor of being Mensa Recommended and Dice Tower Approved.
Points Worth Noting
- Each round you'll add fish scales to your goldfish in order to earn points. Score in three ways: place same-colored scales next to each other, create patterns prescribed on cards, or collect special black scales (because a calico goldfish is special). Choose carefully how you will score and which scales you're willing to part with. Trade scales with others available in the fishbowl and spend scales from your fish to buy new pattern cards.
- Includes four uniquely designed and die cut goldfish game boards. Every player is sure to have a favorite fish.
- High quality wooden fish scales are painted with 6 unique colors and patterns to create a beautiful experience every game.
- Perfect for new gamers and experienced alike. The Finest Fish combines significant strategy and puzzle with simple turns and mechanics.
