Game guide · NEW61
Sevens: what to know before playing
A careful first move helps you understand the round. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. 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.
What you need to achieve
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
Step by step
- A standard deck is dealt to four players, thirteen cards each.
- The holder of 7♦ must play it first. Other suits can open with their own seven.
- Extend the low end or high end of an open suit by one rank. Aces are low below twos; kings are the high end.
- Play a legal card whenever possible. Passing is allowed only when no card fits.
- The first player with an empty hand wins the round.
Making selections and moves
Take a moment to check the current turn. Tap an enabled card from your hand. The suit rows show cards already played. Use Pass only when it is enabled. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Follow the example
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. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Check this before moving on
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.
Game-specific help
For this game, 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 instructions above use these same rules.
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.
During a round, which mistake should I avoid?
A matching rank in another suit does not extend an existing row. Every suit has its own sequence. A new round resets the current game.
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.
For this game, how many people can play here?
You vs 3 computers. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
Why must 7♦ open?
This table uses the seven-of-diamonds opening variant. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
For this game, can I hold back a playable card and pass?
No. A legal move is required whenever one is available. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
On this page, where does an Ace go?
Below the two of its own suit. Aces do not follow kings at this table. A new round resets the current game.
For this game, how many opponents are there?
Three local computer opponents, all playing from their own hands and the visible table. The game is played locally in your browser.
