Game guide · 371HOTEL
The essentials of playing Sevens
Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. Start a new round when you are ready to try again. A standard deck is dealt to four players, thirteen cards each. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
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
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 game area remains available above the explanation.
What counts as success
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. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Input guidance
Check the rule below as you play. 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.
Work through an example
A careful first move helps you understand the round. 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.
Avoid this misunderstanding
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. A matching rank in another suit does not extend an existing row. Every suit has its own sequence. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Game-specific help
For this game, what is the aim of Sevens?
Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. The controls work with mouse or touch.
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. You can start a new round from the game controls.
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.
When I start, which mistake should I avoid?
A matching rank in another suit does not extend an existing row. Every suit has its own sequence. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
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. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
For this game, how many people can play here?
You vs 3 computers. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
Why must 7♦ open?
This table uses the seven-of-diamonds opening variant. The game is played locally in your browser.
When I start, 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.
On this page, where does an Ace go?
Below the two of its own suit. Aces do not follow kings at this table. You can start a new round from the game controls.
For this game, 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.