Game guide · SXLANJU
How to play Sevens
Read the position before choosing your next action. Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. A standard deck is dealt to four players, thirteen cards each.
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
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.
The goal to keep in mind
Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens.
From the start of a round
- 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.
How to interact with the game
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. 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.
One way to understand the rules
Read the position before choosing your next action. 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.
Notice this detail
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.
More answers before you play
During a round, 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.
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 controls work with mouse or touch.
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.
On this page, 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.
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. No download or player account is required.
For this game, how many people can play here?
You vs 3 computers. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
For this game, why must 7♦ open?
This table uses the seven-of-diamonds opening variant. A new round resets the current game.
For this game, can I hold back a playable card and pass?
No. A legal move is required whenever one is available. A new round resets the current game.
Where does an Ace go?
Below the two of its own suit. Aces do not follow kings at this table. The instructions above use these same rules.
For this game, how many opponents are there?
Three local computer opponents, all playing from their own hands and the visible table. A new round resets the current game.
