Game guide · SZXIEZILOU
Learn the rules of Go Fish
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. Start a new round when you are ready to try again. 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.
A small practice goal
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. A successful request gives you another turn. If the opponent has none, draw one card from the stock. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
The objective of a round
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. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
How to proceed
- 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.
Using the playing area
A careful first move helps you understand the round. 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.
An example to follow
Check the rule below as you play. Holding two kings lets you ask for kings. Receiving the other two completes a book and keeps your turn. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
Pay attention to this rule
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. 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.
Helpful answers for players
During a round, what is the aim of Go Fish?
Collect more four-card books than the computer by asking for ranks already in your hand. The game is played locally in your browser.
When I start, how do the controls work?
Tap an Ask for button. Your hand is displayed below; books and stock size are updated after every request. You can start a new round from the game controls.
On this page, 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 instructions above use these same rules.
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 controls work with mouse or touch.
For this game, 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. A new round resets the current game.
For this game, how many people can play here?
You vs computer. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The game is played locally in your browser.
When I start, what is a book?
All four cards of the same rank, such as the four kings. The controls work with mouse or touch.
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. The instructions above use these same rules.
When I start, can I ask for any rank?
Only ranks already present in your hand are available as buttons. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
