Game guide · SNAZN
The essentials of playing 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.
Two-player, seven-card opening, standard 52-card pack. No betting or prizes. Refreshing starts a fresh deal.
An idea for your next attempt
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. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
What the game asks you to do
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. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
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.
Using the playing area
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. Tap an Ask for button. Your hand is displayed below; books and stock size are updated after every request. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Put the rules into context
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. Holding two kings lets you ask for kings. Receiving the other two completes a book and keeps your turn.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. 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.
Helpful answers for players
On this page, what is the aim of Go Fish?
Collect more four-card books than the computer by asking for ranks already in your hand. The instructions above use these same rules.
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. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
Can you show an example?
Holding two kings lets you ask for kings. Receiving the other two completes a book and keeps your turn. A new round resets the current game.
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. A new round resets the current 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. 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 controls work with mouse or touch.
On this page, what is a book?
All four cards of the same rank, such as the four kings. The controls work with mouse or touch.
When I start, why did my turn continue after drawing?
You drew the rank you had asked for, so you may request again. No download or player account is required.
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. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
Can I ask for any rank?
Only ranks already present in your hand are available as buttons. The controls work with mouse or touch.