Episode 437: The Finest Fish
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Release Date: Feb. 28, 2024 |
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Running Time: 77 min |
There are dog shows and cat shows, but have you ever heard of a fish show? Goldfish fans from across the land compete each year to display the most sensational swimmer. It takes talent and planning to create the most pleasing arrangement of colorful scales. Can you win Best in Show with your finest fish?
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ALSO FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE...
Lucio Rodriguez, The Spiel's resident biologist, stops by to deliver fun facts and debunk several myths related to goldfish (and sing us a fishy-funeral song).
Erwin Susara helps us launch a brand new segment: My Favorite Game! He tells us about one of his favorite games. We hope you'll join us this season and tell us about a game you love.. and why!
Designer: Nate & Jake Jenne
Artist: Jake Jenne
Publisher: Last Night Games | BGG Entry
2-4 players 30-45 minutes ages 8+ MSRP $49.95
Time to teach/learn: 3-5 minutes
Goldfish Myths & Facts - Lucio Rodriguez
Distance estimation in goldfish
Meet Carrot, the largest goldfish on record
Meet Tish, the oldest goldfish on record (43 years)
Ranchu goldfish (most expensive)
My Favorite Game - Erwin Susara - Flamme Rouge
Designer: Asger Harding Granerud
Artist: Ossi Hiekkala, Jere Kasanen
Publisher: Lautapelit.fi, Stronghold Games | BGG Entry
Major Fun Review: Episode 305
Meet Erwin Susara!
Erwin is an inventor and entrepreneur. Check out Snake Sandbags! He is also a dear friend and part of the Spiel Foundation team! He participates in our weekly game evaluation sessions, helps prep and pack games for the bundle program and assists with events and conventions.
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Interstitial music credits include:
Fish Heads | Barnes & Barnes | the song
Any Little Fish | Bobby Short | the song
Little Fish in a Big Pond |Eddie Albert & Mary McCarty | the song
Bicycle Race | cover by Holmes feat. Roy Shakked | the song
Goldfish Bowl | Van Morrison | the song
