Game guide · DIPINGYS
Sevens: instructions and practice
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. 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. 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
A careful first move helps you understand the round. Extend the low end or high end of an open suit by one rank. Aces are low below twos; kings are the high end.
What the game asks you to do
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Using the playing area
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. 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
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.
Watch out for this
Read the position before choosing your 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.
Questions about this game
On this page, what is the aim of Sevens?
Play every card to four suit sequences that expand outward from their sevens. The instructions above use these same rules.
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.
When I start, can you show an example?
After 7♥ is opened, 6♥ or 8♥ can be played. 5♥ must wait until 6♥ is on the table. A new round resets the current game.
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. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
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. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
When I start, 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.
During a round, why must 7♦ open?
This table uses the seven-of-diamonds opening variant. The instructions above use these same rules.
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.
During a round, where does an Ace go?
Below the two of its own suit. Aces do not follow kings at this table. No download or player account is required.
During a round, 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.
