Game guide · ARTSTAREDU
Learn the rules of Go Fish
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. Collect more four-card books than the computer by asking for ranks already in your hand. The game area remains available above the explanation. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. 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.
The purpose of your moves
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. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. Tap an Ask for button. Your hand is displayed below; books and stock size are updated after every request.
Follow the example
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. 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.
Keep this in mind
Take a moment to check the current turn. You cannot request a rank absent from your hand. One pair is not a book; a book contains all four suits of one rank. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Game-specific help
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 worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
On this page, how do the controls work?
Tap an Ask for button. Your hand is displayed below; books and stock size are updated after every request. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
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.
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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
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. 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. The instructions above use these same rules.
For this game, what is a book?
All four cards of the same rank, such as the four kings. The instructions above use these same rules.
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.
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. The instructions above use these same rules.
For this game, can I ask for any rank?
Only ranks already present in your hand are available as buttons. The controls work with mouse or touch.