Reel
Keep it in the bar. Reel it in. A free one-tap game.
Play nowHold to lift the bar · Release to let it sinkReel is a one-button fishing game. A fish bites, and a tall meter pops up with the fish darting up and down inside it. Your catch bar floats up while you hold and sinks when you let go. Keep the fish inside the bar and the catch meter fills; let it slip out and the meter drains. Fill it and you land the fish, with its name and size. Let it drain and the line snaps. You have three lines per run, a new lake every day, and friends' ghost boats fishing beside you.
How to play Reel
- Wait for the bite: the bobber dunks and the meter appears.
- Hold anywhere to lift your catch bar. Let go and it sinks.
- Keep the fish inside the bar to fill the catch meter on the right. Fill it to land the fish.
- If the catch meter empties, the fish escapes and you lose a line. Lose all three and the run ends.
Tips to get a high score
- The bar has weight. Let go a moment before it reaches the fish so it coasts to a stop, rather than overshooting.
- Short, quick taps hover the bar in place, which works well for calm fish.
- Catfish hug the bottom: you barely need to hold. Flying fish hang near the top and suddenly dive.
- Keep a fish in the bar the whole fight for a PERFECT catch. Perfects in a row climb in pitch.
- The bar shrinks the more you catch, and bosses and rare golden koi show up later.
Daily levels and ghost races
Every day Reel has a new daily level that's the same for everyone. While you play, you race translucent “ghosts” — real replays of other players and your friends. Beat a score, then send a challenge link so a friend can race your ghost on the exact same level.
FAQ
What fish can I catch?
Bluegill, perch, trout, catfish, flying fish, pike, the big sturgeon boss and the rare golden koi. Each one swims differently, and every catch shows its size.
Why did my fish get away?
The catch meter drains whenever the fish is outside your bar. If it runs dry, the line snaps. You get three lines per run.
Is it free?
Yes. Every Tapamine game is free to play in your browser with no download and no account.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Tapamine is built for phones first: portrait, one thumb, and it works offline after your first visit. It also works with a mouse or the spacebar on a computer.
How do challenges work?
After a run, tap “Challenge a friend” to send a link. Your friend plays the exact same level and races your ghost — a replay of your run — to see who wins.
Add Reel to your site
Reel is free to embed on your blog, class page or website. Paste this code:
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