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What if no one has a matching card?

No need to wait for someone to match with you! You can put the card in the bottom of your deck and move on to the next card.

Can you play with more than 8 players?

Yep! If you combine multiple decks, you can increase the number of players permitted.

Can it be played silently?

Yes! Normally, shouting your action at the other players is a really great way to find partners quickly and win, but in this variant, players must be completely silent while playing and must discover other ways to find partners.

Is gameplay different with 3 players?

Yes! Here’s how the 3 player variant works: During setup, each player removes all of the Fish Bump cards from their personal deck, and puts them into the box. You won’t need them. Next, give each player one High Five, one Switch it Up and one Happy S