Game Info
Year
2026
Players
3-5
Age
14+
Playtime
165 min
Complexity
3.5/5
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Description
A strategic deep-sea fishing game where rival commercial fishing companies decide when to sell their catch into a shifting market
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Tantrum House Rules Teach at 0:30 sentiment: positive
video_pk 80674 · mention_pk 197196
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- The game offers strategic depth with upgrade paths.
- Market manipulation adds an interesting economic layer.
- The day-based structure creates a sense of progression and urgency.
Cons
- Misinterpreting rules, like the 'sunset clause', can affect gameplay.
- The number of actions and the market can feel limiting at times.
Thematic elements
- Fishing
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Action Point Allowance — Players have two actions on their turn to perform various in-game tasks.
- End game scoring — The game ends after seven days, and the player with the most money wins, with tie-breakers based on upgrades.
- market — The market value of fish decreases as they are sold, creating dynamic pricing.
- Set Collection — Players collect fish of different colors and weights, which are then sold at the market.
- Tile Placement/Exploration — Players can use movement points to flip over face-down tiles on the board, revealing new elements.
- Variable player powers — Each player has a character with unique stats and abilities, such as starting with upgrade cards.
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Quotes (from this video)
- The value goes down as you go.
- The bacon of the sea.
- Oh, no. No. No. I'm after I'm after.
- It's his mark of manipulation that killed me.
- Well done.
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BoardGameCo Review at 0:02 sentiment: positive
video_pk 80475 · mention_pk 195884
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Market dynamics create strategic depth.
- Ship upgrades allow for player progression and power increases.
- Variable fish values and cargo space requirements make for interesting decisions.
- Exploring and revealing new tiles adds to the gameplay.
- The 'once per day' upgrade abilities add interesting tactical options.
- The end-of-day market adjustment and turn order change create a balanced economy.
- The strategy of focusing on mid-value fish can be effective.
- Pivoting strategies based on other players' actions is encouraged.
Cons
- The most common fish (yellow) are worth less money.
- Rarer fish (red) take up significant cargo space.
- Spending money on upgrades is spending future victory points.
Thematic elements
- Fishing and selling fish to a fluctuating market.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- action selection — Players have two actions per turn, choosing from moving, fishing, exploring, or selling at the market.
- End game scoring — The player with the most money at the end of seven days wins, making money management crucial.
- market fluctuation — The value of fish changes based on sales, influencing selling strategies.
- Set Collection — Collecting different types of fish is central to the gameplay.
- ship upgrades — Players can spend money to improve their ship's stats for movement, cargo capacity, fishing ability, and market selling efficiency.
- Tile exploration — Players can spend movement to flip over new tiles, which populate with more fish.
- Worker Placement (implied by upgrade slots) — Upgrade cards have slots, and some provide 'once per day' abilities where a player token is placed on the card.
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Quotes (from this video)
- players are going to be competitively fishing and also selling these fish to a market.
- whoever has the most money is going to win the game
- players are going to be maneuvering around the board, fishing out these different fish, selling them to the market for money, gaining yourself upgrades, and then trying to steal away as much money as possible for your end game scoring over the course of 7 days.
- any money that you're spending, you're spending future victory points because whatever you have left at the end of the game is going to be your points.
- players are constantly going to be pivoting with these different strategies, seeing what fish other players are going for, and either trying to compete with them for that particular market or pivoting and going for other types of fish knowing that other players aren't going for them.
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Rahdo Runs Through Review at 0:08 sentiment: positive
video_pk 80482 · mention_pk 195892
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Tight strategy game
- Fun exploration feature
- Efficient fishing based on schools
- Clever cargo hold mechanic based on fish size
- Clear iconography and board design
- Streamlined actions (move, fish, sell)
- High player interaction
- Thematic and enjoyable
- Ramps up and adds pressure
- Good for 3-5 players
Cons
- Paper money components could be improved with coins or tokens for easier handling.
Thematic elements
- competitive fishing and market interaction
- the sea
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Action Point Allowance — Players have two actions per turn, choosing from moving, fishing, or selling.
- Area exploration — Players can explore face-down tiles on the perimeter of the sea boards to discover fish schools.
- Engine Building — Players upgrade their player boards with cards that improve movement, cargo capacity, fishing efficiency, or market abilities.
- Market manipulation — Fish prices fluctuate, and players aim to sell when prices are high, influenced by turn order and demand.
- Pick-Up and Deliver — Players pick up fish from the sea and deliver them to the market to sell.
- Resource Management — Players manage their money to buy upgrades and their cargo hold capacity for fish.
- Set Collection — Players collect different types and sizes of fish to fill their cargo holds.
- turn order track — Turn order can change, particularly after selling at the market and at the end of each day.
- Variable player powers — Players start with a drafted captain who has unique stats, often better in one area but weaker in another.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Harbor Hustle offers three to five players a really tight strategy game of fishing and selling at the market.
- This game is clean. It is streamlined. It is highly thematic.
- I think my biggest critique of this game so far is the money. I am not a fan of paper, nor in this case little cardboard money.
- It's just super clever. And I I want to just play it again.
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Our Family Plays Games Preview at 0:12 sentiment: positive
video_pk 80478 · mention_pk 195888
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Theme works well with mechanics.
- Lots of decisions to make.
- Engaging gameplay loop.
- Thematic immersion is high.
- Interesting market manipulation.
Cons
- Prototype components may change.
- Need to upgrade components for better playability.
Thematic elements
- Competing commercial fishing companies battling to become the most successful fleet on the water.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Market manipulation — Players' actions directly affect market prices for fish.
- Modular Board — The board is constructed with tiles that are discovered during gameplay.
- Push Your Luck — Deciding whether to stay out longer to catch more fish versus returning to market early for a better price.
- Resource Management — Managing cargo space, boat upgrades, and money earned from selling fish.
- Route Building — Navigating a board with movement restrictions to reach fish pools and markets.
- Set Collection — Collecting different types of fish based on their weight and value.
- Variable player powers — Each player starts with a unique captain whose abilities affect their boat's stats.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- It makes you hustle because when you go out and you have to watch, you know, you have to try to upgrade your cargo.
- It's so thematic. Cuz it kind of this it makes me think of the uh Deadliest Catch.
- We need more fishing games.
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