Game guide · 69ZUOWEN
Read before your next round of Go Fish
Take a moment to check the current turn. 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. 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.
Practice with a purpose
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. A successful request gives you another turn. If the opponent has none, draw one card from the stock. The game area remains available above the explanation.
What you need to achieve
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. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
The controls to know
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. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
An example to follow
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.
Keep this in mind
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. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
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. No download or player account is required.
For this game, 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.
When I start, can you show an example?
Holding two kings lets you ask for kings. Receiving the other two completes a book and keeps your turn. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
For this game, 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 instructions above use these same rules.
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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
On this page, 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.
During a round, 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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
For this game, 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.
On this page, can I ask for any rank?
Only ranks already present in your hand are available as buttons. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
