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Sevens: a guide for your next round

Something to practise

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. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.

What you need to achieve

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.

The steps to play

  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.

Keyboard and screen 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. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.

A closer look at one example

Check the rule below as you play. After 7♥ is opened, 6♥ or 8♥ can be played. 5♥ must wait until 6♥ is on the table.

Check this before moving on

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. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.

Further help with the game

On this page, 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. No download or player account is required.

For this game, can you show an example?

After 7♥ is opened, 6♥ or 8♥ can be played. 5♥ must wait until 6♥ is on the table. No download or player account is required.

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. 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. The controls work with mouse or touch.

During a round, 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. The game is played locally in your browser.

For this game, can I hold back a playable card and pass?

No. A legal move is required whenever one is available. The game is played locally in your browser.

When I start, where does an Ace go?

Below the two of its own suit. Aces do not follow kings at this table. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.

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.