Lucky Fishing - Magnet Fishing Arcade

Lucky Fishing – A Fully Mechanical Magnet Fishing Game

Lucky Fishing is a fully mechanical tabletop magnet fishing game I created as a personal challenge—to rely on 3D-printed parts, rope, some bearings and a bit of patience. No electronics, just mechanics. It took quite a bit of time (and trial and error) to get everything working smoothly, but the result is a fun, hands-on game with a clever pulley-and-lever system that’s satisfying to build—and even more satisfying to catch with.

I am happy to annouce some updates I made after some of you asked (see table down below).

First of all, thank you so much for all of you for the support during the competition,

you guys are awesome!

Lucky Fishing  by Lars Barthelmeß (Rio)

NEXT will be things you can fish for, stay tuned! 
 

Update to version 1.2  available now for A1 mini and A1 fixed print profile to save filament and time printing the sign with the name is now a seperate print profile, and no confusion at the end (optional AMS/ no AMS) Added window grids, matching all print profiles cleaned the uploaded files, more organized and easier to print without using my print profiles
Updated version 1.1 (some design choices fixing the magnet holder to work more reliable

Assembly takes some time and care, but it's part of the fun. To help guide you through the process, an instruction video is available, highlighting key steps with animated annotations. In addition, a detailed PDF manual is included to walk you through the assembly in clear, structured stages.



 

Features:

• Fully mechanical magnet-fishing system with X/Y sled and height control
• Manual lever operation — no motors or electronics
• Pin-based construction — no screws, no glue required
• Designed for support-free printing on FDM printers
• Available in two versions: for large print beds and for the A1 Mini (print profile to follow)

Ideal for:

• Tinkerers and mechanical toy enthusiasts
• Families and kids (assembly should be supervised by adults)
• Makers who enjoy kinetic and gear-based designs
• Anyone looking for a unique print-and-build experience

Note:
A set of magnetic fishing objects is not yet included — these will be released separately so you can create or download themed sets to your liking.

Have fun building and fishing!

License note:
These designs are intended for personal, non-commercial use only.
If you’d like to sell printed versions, please contact me first.