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Fishing for Words

Fishing for Words

University Games · 2017
2–410–20 min8+ yrs1.2/5 complexity5.7 BGG#24.596 BGG327CouplesFamily
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How do you play Fishing for Words?

Roll the letter dice, then build the highest scoring word. Your opponent rolls any dice not used to create the highest scoring word crosswise. The more letters used, the better.

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Fishing for Words box art
official art · University Games

Roll the letter dice, then build the highest scoring word. Your opponent rolls any dice not used to create the highest scoring word crosswise. The more letters used, the better. The player or team with the highest score at the end of five rounds wins!

game anatomy
Complexity1.2 / 5
BGG rating5.7 / 10
Vibe
CouplesFamily
Play time
10–20 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#24.596
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Fishing for Words cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Fishing for Words cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play Fishing for Words?
Fishing for Words is a dice game, for 2–4 players, taking ~10–20 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Fishing for Words — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Fishing for Words support?
Fishing for Words is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Fishing for Words take?
A game of Fishing for Words takes about 10–20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Fishing for Words for?
Fishing for Words is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Fishing for Words?
Fishing for Words has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.2 out of 5.

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