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Fishing for Numbers

Fishing for Numbers is a vibrant first-person educational puzzle game where you step into the shoes of an aspiring Mathemagician on a quest to join the prestigious Arcane Anglers Guild. Solve math equations, catch fish and challenge the guild members to different math challenges.

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February 2, 2026
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About the Game

Fishing for Numbers is a vibrant, first-person educational puzzle game where you step into the shoes of an aspiring Mathemagician on a quest to join the prestigious Arcane Anglers Guild. There you can challenge the other guild members in challenges like timed times table solving and equations per minute. Master increasingly harder math equations and catch magical fish to prove your worth and earn your place among the elite!

A unique way to learn math

Use math runes to open portals to extraordinary math dimensions and unleash your fishing spells to summon magical fish. Solve math equations, each correct answer makes the fish bigger! Harvest their math essence to fuel your journey, upgrading your spells and empowering rune stone as you master the art of arcane mathematics! After you get your guild membership, each guild member presents a separate challenge with its own difficulty rating.

Multiple game modes

Pick a game mode that fits the way you want to play. Classic Mode offers a preset challenge designed by the development team. Custom Mode lets you adjust the difficulty and rules to your liking.

Fun learning experience

The game offers a fun and engaging way to learn math, featuring rewarding visuals, a calming atmosphere, and a satisfying sense of progression and achievement. 

Key Features

  • First-person educational puzzle gameplay

  • Magical fishing mechanics tied directly to problem-solving

  • Progressive difficulty with increasingly complex equations

  • Timed math challenges and competitive score-based trials

Good luck Mathemagician!