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Learn the rules of Sevens

Give this approach a try

Extend the low end or high end of an open suit by one rank. Aces are low below twos; kings are the high end. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.

What you need to achieve

The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. The game area remains available above the explanation.

Start here and follow along

  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.

How your actions work

A careful first move helps you understand the round. Tap an enabled card from your hand. The suit rows show cards already played. Use Pass only when it is enabled. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.

See how the rules apply

Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. After 7♥ is opened, 6♥ or 8♥ can be played. 5♥ must wait until 6♥ is on the table.

Pay attention to this rule

Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. A matching rank in another suit does not extend an existing row. Every suit has its own sequence. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.

Questions about this game

For this game, what is the aim of Sevens?

Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.

For this game, 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.

During a round, can you show an example?

After 7♥ is opened, 6♥ or 8♥ can be played. 5♥ must wait until 6♥ is on the table. Use the labelled controls for your next action.

Which mistake should I avoid?

A matching rank in another suit does not extend an existing row. Every suit has its own sequence. Use the labelled controls for your next action.

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. A new round resets the current game.

During a round, how many people can play here?

You vs 3 computers. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.

On this page, why must 7♦ open?

This table uses the seven-of-diamonds opening variant. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.

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

No. A legal move is required whenever one is available. The controls work with mouse or touch.

Where does an Ace go?

Below the two of its own suit. Aces do not follow kings at this table. Use the labelled controls for your next action.

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.