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Understand the basics of Sevens

An idea for your next attempt

Extend the low end or high end of an open suit by one rank. Aces are low below twos; kings are the high end. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.

The purpose of your moves

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. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.

Follow these playing steps

  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.

Controls

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.

See how the rules apply

The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. After 7♥ is opened, 6♥ or 8♥ can be played. 5♥ must wait until 6♥ is on the table. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.

A useful caution

Read the position before choosing your next action. 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.

Clarifying the way this game works

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.

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.

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.

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. You can start a new round from the game controls.

For this game, how many people can play here?

You vs 3 computers. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.

For this game, why must 7♦ open?

This table uses the seven-of-diamonds opening variant. The controls work with mouse or touch.

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.

On this page, 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.

During a round, how many opponents are there?

Three local computer opponents, all playing from their own hands and the visible table. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.