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Go Fish: a guide for your next round
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. Collect more four-card books than the computer by asking for ranks already in your hand. Start a new round when you are ready to try again. Both players receive seven cards. The remaining cards form the stock. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Two-player, seven-card opening, standard 52-card pack. No betting or prizes. Refreshing starts a fresh deal.
Take a closer look while playing
A successful request gives you another turn. If the opponent has none, draw one card from the stock. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Your objective
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. Collect more four-card books than the computer by asking for ranks already in your hand.
The steps to play
- Both players receive seven cards. The remaining cards form the stock.
- Choose a rank that you currently hold. The opponent gives you every card of that rank.
- A successful request gives you another turn. If the opponent has none, draw one card from the stock.
- If the drawn card matches the requested rank, ask again. Otherwise the turn passes.
- Four cards of one rank are removed as a completed book. An empty hand draws one stock card at the start of its turn if possible.
- The game ends when all thirteen books are collected. The player with more books wins.
How to interact with the game
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. Tap an Ask for button. Your hand is displayed below; books and stock size are updated after every request. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Work through an example
A careful first move helps you understand the round. Holding two kings lets you ask for kings. Receiving the other two completes a book and keeps your turn. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. You cannot request a rank absent from your hand. One pair is not a book; a book contains all four suits of one rank. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
A few questions answered
When I start, what is the aim of Go Fish?
Collect more four-card books than the computer by asking for ranks already in your hand. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
During a round, how do the controls work?
Tap an Ask for button. Your hand is displayed below; books and stock size are updated after every request. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
For this game, can you show an example?
Holding two kings lets you ask for kings. Receiving the other two completes a book and keeps your turn. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
During a round, which mistake should I avoid?
You cannot request a rank absent from your hand. One pair is not a book; a book contains all four suits of one rank. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
When I start, what rules and limits are used here?
Two-player, seven-card opening, standard 52-card pack. No betting or prizes. Refreshing starts a fresh deal. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
On this page, how many people can play here?
You vs computer. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. A new round resets the current game.
For this game, what is a book?
All four cards of the same rank, such as the four kings. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
For this game, why did my turn continue after drawing?
You drew the rank you had asked for, so you may request again. No download or player account is required.
On this page, what happens when my hand is empty?
On your turn you draw one card if the stock still has cards. With an empty stock, an empty hand sits out. You can start a new round from the game controls.
For this game, can I ask for any rank?
Only ranks already present in your hand are available as buttons. The game is played locally in your browser.