Ask your opponent for cards that match the ranks in your hand and collect four of a kind to lay down a complete book. When they don't have it, you go fish from the pond and hope your luck improves.
How to play Go Fish
- Look at your hand and pick a rank you already hold.
- Ask your opponent if they have any cards of that rank.
- Take their matching cards if they have them and ask again.
- Draw from the pond when they say 'Go Fish'.
- Lay down every set of four matching cards as a book and win with the most books.
Tips & strategy
- Ask for ranks you hold several of to maximize what you can collect at once.
- Remember which ranks your opponent asks for, since it reveals their hand.
- Complete books quickly so a lucky draw can't be taken away from you.
Controls: Tap or click a rank to ask your opponent for it.
Go Fish — FAQ
What is a 'book' in Go Fish?
A book is a complete set of all four cards of the same rank, which you set aside to score.
What happens when I'm told to go fish?
You draw one card from the pond; if it's the rank you asked for, you get another turn.
How do you play Go Fish?
On your turn you ask another player for a card rank you already hold, and if they have it they must hand it over, otherwise you go fish and draw from the deck. Collecting four cards of the same rank makes a book, and the most books wins.
Can you play Go Fish with 2 players?
Yes, Go Fish works great as a 2 player card game, and you can play against the computer or a friend in your browser. It is simple enough for kids and quick for adults.
Is Go Fish free and playable with no download?
Yes, Go Fish is free to play instantly in your browser with no download or sign-up required. It also works fully offline in the free Offline Games Arcade app for iOS and Android.
What is the goal of Go Fish?
The goal is to collect the most books, where a book is four cards of the same rank such as four kings. The game ends when all books are made and whoever has the most wins.
