Question 1

How do you play Go Fish?

Accepted Answer

Everyone gets 7 cards (5 with four players). On your turn, pick a card you have and ask a friend for that number, like 'Do you have any 7s?' If they have any, they give you all of them and you go again. If not, they say 'Go fish!' and you take a card from the pond. Four of the same number make a set. When all 13 sets are made, the player with the most sets wins.

Question 2

What age is Go Fish for?

Accepted Answer

Go Fish is great from about age 4. This version has big cards, big numbers, pictures instead of words where it can, and a hint glow that shows a good card to ask about, so a young child can play with a grown-up beside them.

Question 3

What happens if I fish the card I asked for?

Accepted Answer

Lucky you! If the card you take from the pond is the number you asked for, you show it and take another turn.

Question 4

What if I run out of cards?

Accepted Answer

You take a card from the pond and keep playing. If the pond is empty too, you sit out and watch until the game ends.

Question 5

How do the computer players differ on Easy, Medium and Hard?

Accepted Answer

On Easy, the friends ask for any card at random. On Medium, they remember what others asked for lately and ask them back. On Hard, they remember everything that was asked and handed over, and ask for the cards they need most. They never peek at your cards.

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How to play Go Fish

Easy, Medium and Hard

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