Arrantza Jokoa / Juego de la pesca

DRAFT FOR PARTNER REVIEW — this text was written by the coordination team and must be validated by the partner that contributed the game. Reduced mobility and disability Play seated at a table by default so nobody has to bend. Use magnetic rods instead of hooks, and shorten or lengthen the rod to match reach; a rod mounted on a light stand can be moved with minimal force. Bring the animals within reach by using a smaller basin, or let a partner rotate the play surface so every player gets the same access. For very limited hand function, use a large magnet on a handle held in a universal cuff. Blind and partially sighted players play with animals carrying a small bell, an edge rail marking the play area, and a caller announcing where the nearest animal is. Multilingual groups and newcomers Introduce the game without words first: the facilitator plays one full round while the group watches, then a second round in slow motion naming only three or four key words in the local language. Print the key words on cards with a simple drawing (start, go, stop, your turn, point) and keep them visible. Pair each newcomer with a peer buddy for the first two rounds; the buddy demonstrates rather than translates. Never let understanding the rules become a condition for joining — anyone can enter mid-round. Mixed-gender and mixed-age groups Build mixed teams by drawing lots, never by letting captains pick. Guarantee that every participant takes the same number of active turns and rotate every role — including the visible, decisive ones — so that scoring, throwing or leading is not monopolised by the most confident or the oldest players. Watch for symbolic participation: a turn that nobody watches or that cannot affect the result is not participation. When ages or body sizes differ widely, adjust distances or scoring per player rather than creating a separate 'easy' group.