Go Fish (2 player card game)

Objective: The objective of Go Fish is to collect sets of four cards of the same rank, known as “books,” by asking your opponent for specific cards.

Adaptation for 2 Players: In the 2 player version of Go Fish, the game is adapted to suit only two players. The gameplay remains largely the same, with adjustments made to accommodate the reduced player count.

Setup:

1. Remove all the cards from the deck except for the numbered cards (2 through 10).
2. Shuffle the remaining cards thoroughly and deal them evenly between the two players, face down.

Scoring: In Go Fish, scoring is not a separate component of the game. The objective is to collect as many books as possible, with each book consisting of four cards of the same rank. The player with the most books at the end of the game wins.

Gameplay:

1. Starting the Game: The player with the lowest card goes first. If both players have the same lowest card, they continue drawing cards from the deck until one player gets the lowest card.
2. Taking Turns: Players take turns in a clockwise direction.
3. Asking for Cards: On their turn, a player asks their opponent for a specific rank of card (e.g., “Do you have any 5s?”).
4. Responding to Requests: If the opponent has one or more of the requested cards, they must give them all to the asking player. If the opponent does not have any of the requested cards, they say “Go fish,” and the asking player draws a card from the deck.
5. Completing Books: If a player collects four cards of the same rank through asking and receiving cards, they form a book and place it face up in front of them.
6. Winning: The game continues until all the cards have been collected into books. The player with the most books at the end of the game wins.

Differentiating Turns:

• Player 1’s Turn: During Player 1’s turn, they ask Player 2 for specific cards.
• Player 2’s Turn: During Player 2’s turn, they ask Player 1 for specific cards.

Summary: Go Fish is a classic 2 player card game where the objective is to collect sets of four cards of the same rank, known as “books.” Players take turns asking their opponent for specific cards and collecting sets to form books. The game has been adapted for 2 players by adjusting the rules to suit a smaller player count.