How to play Go Fish? Classic Card & Dice Games

August 15, 2025 Sergiusz Junczyc

At every game night, the question comes up:“How to play Go Fish?” “How to play War?” “How to play Rummy?” “How to play Crazy Eights?” “How to play Hearts?” “How to play Old Maid?” “How to play Farkle?” or even “How to play Goldfish?”

Why Learn Classic Games for RPG Play?

Classic card and dice games aren’t just for casual nights—they can transform your tabletop RPG sessions. Imagine running a tavern scene in your campaign where the party joins a high-stakes game of Crazy Eights to win vital information, or playing Hearts to decide who pays for the next round of ale.

These moments create memorable roleplay, laughter, and tension—and they’re easy to run if you have clear, ready-to-use rules.

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The Book: Illustrated Guide to Card & Dice Games

Our full-color illustrated guide is built for both casual play and tabletop integration. Inside, you’ll find:

100+ games including Go Fish, War, Rummy, Crazy Eights, Hearts, Old Maid, Farkle, Goldfish, and more.
40 original dice games designed for fast, fun play and easy adaptation to RPG worlds.
Structured game entries: components, setup, gameplay, end conditions, notes, and tables.
Illustrated example playthroughs so you can teach in under a minute.
Games chosen for short learning curves and sessions that fit between combat and exploration in 5E.

Available in PDF, softcover, and hardcover (6” × 9”, ~120 pages). [Link to the book]

Perfect for Gamemasters and Players

If you run 5E, TTRPGs, or any story-driven tabletop game, you can drop these games into:

Taverns & gambling dens — for gold, favors, or plot hooks.
Downtime scenes — break up long travel with a friendly round of Rummy.
Festivals & fairs — add competitive dice games for prizes or clues.

And of course, you can use the book outside of RPGs for family game nights, parties, and travel.

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Why This Guide Beats Googling Rules

When someone asks “How to play Go Fish?” mid-session, you don’t want to dig through multiple websites, ads, and conflicting rules. This guide:

Has everything in one place — over a hundred games, instantly accessible.
Uses RPG-friendly formatting — so you can scan and run the game quickly.
Adds flavor text and illustrations — making games part of the story, not just a break from it.

📖 Order now in PDF, softcover, or hardcover and level up your table with games everyone will love. [Link to the book]

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