How to Play: Go Fish

Objective

Collect the most books. A book is a set of four cards of the same rank (e.g., four jacks, four aces).

Setup

1. Shuffle & Deal:
   • Rotate the dealer each round.
   • 2–3 players: 7 cards each.
   • 4+ players: 5 cards each.
2. Place the remaining cards face down in the center – this is the pool.

How to Play

1. Player to the left of the dealer goes first.
2. On your turn:
   • Ask another player for cards of a specific rank (e.g., “Do you have any kings?”).
   • You must already have one card of that rank.
   • If the player has cards of that rank, they give all of them to you → you take another turn.
   • If not, they say “Go Fish” → draw one card from the pool → turn ends.
3. Form books: When you collect four cards of the same rank, place them face up on the table.

Special Rules

• No cards left? Draw from the pool and continue asking.
• Pool empty? If a player runs out of cards, they are out.

Winning the Game

The game ends when all 13 books are complete.
Winner: The player with the most books.

Tips & Strategies

• Remember which cards other players ask for.
• Use new cards from the pool strategically on your next turn.
• Early game: Go Fish more to increase card collection chances.

Optional Fun Variant

• Players place a card on their forehead so others can see it.
• After a round of turns or bets, reveal the cards for a showdown.

Visual Suggestions

• Include images of cards being laid down as books.
• Add arrows or icons for “Go Fish” actions.
• Highlight tips in a colored box for easy scanning.