Game Info
Year
2023
Players
2-3
Age
14+
Playtime
15 min
Complexity
1/5
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Description
Pocket-sized strategic horror fishing game where players compete to catch the highest value trophy fish
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- There is a chance to get these two exclusive pins which are also going to be so so hot.
- I got my one ring pin last year. Everybody wants to trade for it.
- I definitely want to get these two tower pins if I can.
- This is a huge thing.
- I'm really, really, really excited for this one.
- Sunday from 11 till 2, you'll be able to get your picture taken with Santa and you'll be able to see Holiday Hills.
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mixed
Pros
- Simple rule set and quick setup
- Strong memory and deduction element with only 18 base cards
- Pleasant artwork and strong player interaction for a small game
- Compact and portable with surprising strategic depth
Cons
- Scoring penalty for most foul fish can be too punishing (5 points) and swingy
- Predictability due to repeated card sets across games (Scholes)
- Limited number of cards may limit variability in a short run
Thematic elements
- Risk-reward fishing where you try to collect points while avoiding penalties for having the most foul fish
- Underwater world depicted in a compact fishing-themed card game
- Light, thematic narration about regrets and strategic choices around fishing
Comparison games
- Scholes
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- draw two cards per turn — On your turn, you draw two cards from the shaw and decide how to use them
- End condition based on shaw depletion or no remaining catches — Game ends when the shaw is empty or no one can catch what's left
- End-game scoring with penalties for most foul fish — Total points minus 5 for having the most foul fish; significant swing factor
- Exhaust cards to trigger abilities — Exhaust a fish to activate its ability on future turns, adding depth and interaction
- Keep one card if you have enough fishing power — You may keep one card each turn if you meet a resource constraint; otherwise discard the rest
- Solo mode variant with Fisher and the Fraud expansion — Adds an AI opponent and tweaks to gameplay
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- Shallow Regrets has a very simple rule set and is incredibly easy to set up, teach, and table quickly.
- The abilities on the cards add a lot of strategy and decision space of when to activate them to benefit most.
- My biggest complaint about Shallow Regrets is the lost points for having the most foul fish at the end of the game.
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