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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Sevens

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Getting started with Sevens

A careful first move helps you understand the round. Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. The game area remains available above the explanation. A standard deck is dealt to four players, thirteen cards each. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.

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

A small practice goal

Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. 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.

The challenge in front of you

Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.

From the start of a round

  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.

Using the playing area

Tap an enabled card from your hand. The suit rows show cards already played. Use Pass only when it is enabled.

Work through an example

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. The game area remains available above the explanation.

A common point of confusion

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.

More answers before you play

For this game, what is the aim of Sevens?

Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.

During a round, 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. No download or player account is required.

On this page, can you show an example?

After 7♥ is opened, 6♥ or 8♥ can be played. 5♥ must wait until 6♥ is on the table. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.

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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.

During a round, 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. Use the labelled controls for your next action.

How many people can play here?

You vs 3 computers. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. No download or player account is required.

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. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.

Where does an Ace go?

Below the two of its own suit. Aces do not follow kings at this table. No download or player account is required.

On this page, how many opponents are there?

Three local computer opponents, all playing from their own hands and the visible table. Use the labelled controls for your next action.

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