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How to Play Sevens

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Know the goal in Sevens

Read the position before choosing your next action. Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. Keep the goal in mind before your next move. A standard deck is dealt to four players, thirteen cards each. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.

Four-player free Sevens with three local computer opponents. This table uses the seven-of-diamonds opening and low Aces.

Build familiarity through play

Check the rule below as you play. Extend the low end or high end of an open suit by one rank. Aces are low below twos; kings are the high end. The game area remains available above the explanation.

Aim for this result

Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.

A walkthrough of the rules

  1. A standard deck is dealt to four players, thirteen cards each.
  2. The holder of 7♦ must play it first. Other suits can open with their own seven.
  3. Extend the low end or high end of an open suit by one rank. Aces are low below twos; kings are the high end.
  4. Play a legal card whenever possible. Passing is allowed only when no card fits.
  5. The first player with an empty hand wins the round.

Input guidance

Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. Tap an enabled card from your hand. The suit rows show cards already played. Use Pass only when it is enabled. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.

Try this example

Read the position before choosing your next action. After 7♥ is opened, 6♥ or 8♥ can be played. 5♥ must wait until 6♥ is on the table. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.

Keep this in mind

A careful first move helps you understand the round. A matching rank in another suit does not extend an existing row. Every suit has its own sequence. The game area remains available above the explanation.

Read these answers for extra help

When I start, what is the aim of Sevens?

Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.

On this page, how do the controls work?

Tap an enabled card from your hand. The suit rows show cards already played. Use Pass only when it is enabled. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.

When I start, can you show an example?

After 7♥ is opened, 6♥ or 8♥ can be played. 5♥ must wait until 6♥ is on the table. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.

For this game, which mistake should I avoid?

A matching rank in another suit does not extend an existing row. Every suit has its own sequence. The game is played locally in your browser.

On this page, what rules and limits are used here?

Four-player free Sevens with three local computer opponents. This table uses the seven-of-diamonds opening and low Aces. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.

On this page, how many people can play here?

You vs 3 computers. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The game is played locally in your browser.

On this page, why must 7♦ open?

This table uses the seven-of-diamonds opening variant. Use the labelled controls for your next action.

On this page, can I hold back a playable card and pass?

No. A legal move is required whenever one is available. Use the labelled controls for your next action.

For this game, where does an Ace go?

Below the two of its own suit. Aces do not follow kings at this table. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.

When I start, how many opponents are there?

Three local computer opponents, all playing from their own hands and the visible table. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.

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