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Understand the basics of Go Fish
Check the rule below as you play. Collect more four-card books than the computer by asking for ranks already in your hand. Both players receive seven cards. The remaining cards form the stock. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Two-player, seven-card opening, standard 52-card pack. No betting or prizes. Refreshing starts a fresh deal.
Take a closer look while playing
Check the rule below as you play. 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
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. Collect more four-card books than the computer by asking for ranks already in your hand. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
The playing sequence
- 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 your actions work
Check the rule below as you play. Tap an Ask for button. Your hand is displayed below; books and stock size are updated after every request.
A useful example
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. Holding two kings lets you ask for kings. Receiving the other two completes a book and keeps your turn. The game area remains available above the explanation.
One detail worth checking
The board gives you the information needed for the next 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. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Read these answers for extra help
What is the aim of Go Fish?
Collect more four-card books than the computer by asking for ranks already in your hand. You can start a new round from the game controls.
How do the controls work?
Tap an Ask for button. Your hand is displayed below; books and stock size are updated after every request. A new round resets the current game.
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. You can start a new round from the game controls.
When I start, 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. You can start a new round from the game controls.
On this page, 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. You can start a new round from the game controls.
During a round, how many people can play here?
You vs computer. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The controls work with mouse or touch.
When I start, what is a book?
All four cards of the same rank, such as the four kings. No download or player account is required.
When I start, why did my turn continue after drawing?
You drew the rank you had asked for, so you may request again. The controls work with mouse or touch.
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.
When I start, can I ask for any rank?
Only ranks already present in your hand are available as buttons. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
