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Sevens: learn through an example

Practice beyond the first move

Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. 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.

What you need to achieve

Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. The game area remains available above the explanation.

Making your moves

  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

Read the position before choosing your next action. Tap an enabled card from your hand. The suit rows show cards already played. Use Pass only when it is enabled. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.

See the idea in action

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

One detail worth checking

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

Game-specific help

When I start, what is the aim of Sevens?

Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. You can start a new round from the game controls.

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

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. The instructions above use these same rules.

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.

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

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.

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 game is played locally in your browser.

During a round, 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.

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.