Game guide · ITCGT
Learn your way around Sevens
The board gives you the information needed for the 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.
A focus for your next round
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. 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 purpose of your moves
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. The game area remains available above the explanation.
How to proceed
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
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.
See how the rules apply
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.
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. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
A few questions answered
On this page, what is the aim of Sevens?
Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. No download or player account is required.
When I start, 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. A new round resets the current game.
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. The worked example offers another way to follow the 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.
How many people can play here?
You vs 3 computers. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. You can start a new round from the game controls.
For this game, why must 7♦ open?
This table uses the seven-of-diamonds opening variant. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
On this page, 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.
For this game, where does an Ace go?
Below the two of its own suit. Aces do not follow kings at this table. The game is played locally in your browser.
On this page, 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.