Floundering is a light-hearted dice game from the 1980s where players compete to catch complete Flounder fish piece by piece. Instead of catching a whole fish at once, you build it gradually — sometimes even swiping sections from other players’ catches. With its quirky theme and simple mechanics, Floundering is a fun and unusual retro game that’s quick to learn and brings plenty of laughs.
How to Play Players spread out the Flounder pieces in the centre of the table and take turns rolling two dice. Each number rolled corresponds to a section of the Flounder, starting with the head and working through the body until a complete fish is formed. Players can work on multiple Flounders at once, but each must be built from pieces of the same colour. Special dice rolls add twists: rolling a double gives an extra turn, while rolling six and one lets you grab a complete Flounder from the centre or even steal from another player. The winner is the angler with the most complete Flounders when the pieces run out.
Why Rent Floundering is a charming throwback to the quirky family games of the 1980s. Its mix of luck, cheeky stealing, and racing to complete fish makes it a brilliant choice for families, retro board game fans, or anyone looking for something unusual and fun to play together. Easy to pick up and full of surprises, this game is ideal for a light-hearted evening with friends or family.
