Game guide · WEMONTECH
An introduction to playing Go Fish
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. 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.
Give this approach a try
Take a moment to check the current turn. 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
Check the rule below as you play. 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 a round unfolds
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. Tap an Ask for button. Your hand is displayed below; books and stock size are updated after every request. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Try this example
Read the position before choosing your next action. 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.
A mistake to avoid
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. You cannot request a rank absent from your hand. One pair is not a book; a book contains all four suits of one rank.
Answers about the rules and controls
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.
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 controls work with mouse or touch.
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. A new round resets the current game.
During a round, 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 worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
During a round, 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.
How many people can play here?
You vs computer. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. You can start a new round from the game controls.
For this game, what is a book?
All four cards of the same rank, such as the four kings. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
For this game, why did my turn continue after drawing?
You drew the rank you had asked for, so you may request again. You can start a new round from the game controls.
When I start, 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 worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
For this game, 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.