Game guide · MAUFITZ
Know the goal in Go Fish
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. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
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. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Your goal
Read the position before choosing your next 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.
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.
Controls
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.
Try this example
Take a moment to check the current turn. 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.
Keep this in mind
A careful first move helps you understand the round. 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.
More answers before you play
What is the aim of Go Fish?
Collect more four-card books than the computer by asking for ranks already in your hand. A new round resets the current game.
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. The game is played locally in your browser.
Can you show an example?
Holding two kings lets you ask for kings. Receiving the other two completes a book and keeps your turn. No download or player account is required.
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.
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 game is played locally in your browser.
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.
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.
When I start, why did my turn continue after drawing?
You drew the rank you had asked for, so you may request again. A new round resets the current game.
During a round, 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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
On this page, can I ask for any rank?
Only ranks already present in your hand are available as buttons. You can start a new round from the game controls.