The Unofficial House Rules For
Go Fish
DRINKING RULES & PENALTIESReady to ruin the game?
Full List of House Rules
EncyclopediaUpdated: January 2026
The ultimate collection of adult house rules and drinking penalties for Go Fish. We’ve curated the best ways to fix boring gameplay using mechanics from the world’s rudest card game.
- Fishing License
- Being told 'Go Fish' costs 1 sip.
- The Aquarium
- Complete a book? The table drinks.
- Goldfish Memory
- Ask for a card you just asked for? Finish your drink.
- Liar, Liar
- If caught lying about having a card, take a shot.
- Bait
- If you draw the card you asked for from the deck, assign a drink.
- Feeding Time
- If you give up a card, you can tell the asker to drink.
- Empty Net
- Run out of cards? Drink to refill your hand.
- Shark Attack
- Aces allow you to steal a random card from a player, but you must drink.
- School of Fish
- If 3 people ask for the same rank in a round, everyone drinks.
- Trophy Catch
- The winner makes the loser wear a 'fish hat' (or silly object) for the next game.
How To Play
- Setup: Arrange the game of Go Fish as normal.
- Inject: Press the "Spice It Up" button whenever the game gets boring or someone takes a turn.
- Obey: Perform the rule or drink the penalty.
- Repeat: Continue until there is a clear winner or everyone forgets the rules.
FAQ
What are the best drinking rules for Go Fish?
Common rules include: "Fishing License" and "The Aquarium". Check the full list above for more chaos.
Is this official?
No. This is an unofficial add-on to make Go Fish more adult-oriented.