[3] The remaining cards are shared between the players, usually spread out in a disorderly pile referred to as the "ocean" or "pool".

[7] When all sets of cards have been laid down in books, the game ends.

[3] There are a number of variations of these basic rules: If, when fishing, a player draws a rank they did not have, they should ask for it on their next turn.

Unlike many card games, Go Fish depends on the honor system; lying about the contents of one's hand is difficult to prevent.

[citation needed] Go Fish also paved the way for a similar, particular kind of card game called Quartets.