When starting a new game, you can select from three difficulty levels:
- Easy Mode
- You start with a lobster boat. The fish habitat and the fish price increased by about 50%.
- Hard Mode
- You start with a harpooning boat. The fish habitat contains 30% fewer fish, and fish prices are 30% lower.
- Custom
- You can tailor the game to your preferences. Choose your starting boat, select the month to begin, and set the habitat size and fish prices according to your wishes.