Go Fish Drinking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Go Fish where 'Go Fish' means drink

Equipment Needed

• Standard deck of cards
• Drinks

Setup

Deal cards. Remaining deck is the fishing pond.

How to Play Go Fish Drinking

1. Deal 7 cards each (5 for more players)
2. Ask any player for a card rank
3. They have it = they give it, ask again
4. They don't = 'Go Fish' and you drink
5. Draw from the deck
6. Complete a set of 4 = assign 4 drinks
7. Most sets when deck runs out wins
8. Loser finishes their drink

Tips & Strategies

Pay attention to what others are asking for. It reveals their hand.

Variations

Speed Fish: 5 seconds per ask. Memory Fish: Remember who has what.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I already have a set?

Lay it down immediately and assign drinks.

Can I lie about having a card?

No lying! That's cheating.

Players: 2-6 | Duration: 15-25 min | Difficulty: easy