The Chouette fish hunt rule

The fish hunt rule refers to a move that can be made by the box against the players in the opposing team. When the box doubles the cube in the Chouette game, the game rules state he must double all the team players at the same time. However, if the box chooses to fish hunt, this means that the box can exorcise his will and select which players he wishes to double. This means that he can choose to not double one or more of the opposing teams Chouette players.

The Chouette fish hunt rule can also be played when more than one or the entire field chooses to double the box. Usually, the box must either take all the cubes, or must take at least half. If taking half, then the box must accept them in hierarchical order from the captain down. However, to fish hunt in this part of the Chouette game enables the box to select which players he takes the cubes from this means he can ignore the usual order of the Chouette game.

Many Chouette players find the fish hunt rule restrictive as it relieves pressure from the box, and gives the box an unfair advantage over the field. It also encourages slow play and can increase the animosity amongst the Chouette players as the moves means targeting players too increase the chances of success. Other players believe that the Chouette fish hunt rule adds an extra dimension and encourages new skill.