Game guide · HBYDMS
Sevens: rules and examples
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. 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. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Four-player free Sevens with three local computer opponents. This table uses the seven-of-diamonds opening and low Aces.
Practice with a purpose
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. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Your goal
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
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 use the controls
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. 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.
An example to follow
After 7♥ is opened, 6♥ or 8♥ can be played. 5♥ must wait until 6♥ is on the table.
A common point of confusion
The example and rules describe the same game you can play above. 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.
Answers about the rules and controls
For this game, 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.
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. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
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 controls work with mouse or touch.
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. The instructions above use these same rules.
For this game, 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.
During a round, why must 7♦ open?
This table uses the seven-of-diamonds opening variant. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
When I start, can I hold back a playable card and pass?
No. A legal move is required whenever one is available. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
Where does an Ace go?
Below the two of its own suit. Aces do not follow kings at this table. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
For this game, how many opponents are there?
Three local computer opponents, all playing from their own hands and the visible table. No download or player account is required.
