Sevens (Card Game)
Sevens is a card game for 3 to 6 players that takes about 10 minutes. Build out from the sevens and empty your hand first. Free. In-browser. No account.
Sevens in 30 seconds
- Set upDeal out the whole deck and lay the four sevens on the table. Three to six players.
- Take turnsLay one card next to a card already there — same suit, one step up or down.
- PassPass if you cannot or will not play. By default, you may pass three times. A fourth pass puts you out. Cards with empty spots are laid out. Jokers and cards whose spots are filled by jokers are removed from the hand without being laid out.
- Empty your handThe order in which players run out sets the places, from first down.
At a glance
| Item | This game |
|---|---|
| Players | 3–6 players |
| Play time | About 10 min |
| Type | Cards |
| Ranked play | Yes |
| Practice against the CPU | Yes |
| Price | Free (no account needed) |
| Rights holder | A public-domain classic game |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 |
How to play Sevens online with friends
- Tap "Play with friends"A party is created with a 6-character code. No account is needed.
- Send a link or QR codeShare it on LINE, or just read the code aloud.
- Everyone opens it in a browserOnce 3–6 players have joined, the host taps "Start".
Rule highlights
Setup, play, winning, and house rules
Setup
- Three to six players. You need a 52-card deck and one joker.
- Deal the same number of cards to everyone; any spare cards go round one at a time.
- Lay the four sevens on the table. Sevens dealt into hands go straight out.
- The player dealt the seven of diamonds leads.
How to play
- On your turn, lay one card next to a card already on the table — same suit, one step up or down.
- Each suit builds outwards from the seven in one run. You cannot skip a gap.
- A joker can be laid on one open spot whose real card you do not hold. That spot is then blocked.
- If you cannot or do not want to play, you pass. You may pass three times.
- Passing with no passes left puts you out. Cards with empty spots are laid out. Jokers and cards whose spots are filled by jokers are removed from the hand without being laid out.
Winning
- The order in which players empty their hands sets the places: first, second and so on.
- A player who is out takes the lowest place still open at that moment.
- When only one player is left, they take the next place and the game ends.
House rules
| Name | Description | Default | Changeable |
|---|---|---|---|
| PassesPassesYou pass when you cannot play, or when you want to hold a card back. Once you have used them all, passing again puts you out. Cards with empty spots are laid out. Jokers and cards whose spots are filled by jokers are removed from the hand without being laid out. Fewer passes make the game harsher; with 0, your first pass puts you out. | How many times you may pass before you are out. | 3 | Yes |
| Centre card | The rank laid on the table at the start. | 7 | Yes |
| Ace-king linkAce-king linkSay spades have been laid all the way down to the ace. With Off, that row can only grow upwards (8, 9 …). With Link you may also play from the king end inwards (K, Q …), so there are more places to play. With Tunnel the open spot moves to the king end, and the 8 side can no longer be played. | Whether a full end joins on to the other end. | Off | Yes |
| JokersJokersA joker can go on any open spot for a card you do not hold yourself. It lets you push past a row someone is blocking, but the real card for that spot can no longer be played afterwards. More jokers mean rows get stuck less often. | How many jokers go into the deck. A joker fills a spot you do not hold. | 1 | Yes |
| Pass at willPass at willYou may pass on purpose while holding a playable card, to block players who need that row to move on (it still uses up one of your passes). Turn it off and you can only pass when you have nothing to play. | Lets you pass even when you could play, to block the others. | On | Yes |
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FAQ
How many players?
Three to six. Four is the easiest number to play with.
How long does a game take?
About ten minutes.
Can I practise alone?
Yes. Press Play vs CPU to play against three computer players.
Can the others see my hand?
No. Everyone else only sees how many cards you hold; the cards themselves are only ever sent to your own screen.
Who goes first?
Whoever was dealt the seven of diamonds — or that suit's centre card if the party changed it.
Can I play at school or work (unblocked)?
Yes. Sevens runs entirely in your browser, with nothing to download or install, so it works on most school and work networks that block app stores or game downloads. If your network blocks the whole site, ask an administrator to allow boardgamejoin.com.
Is there a 2 player mode?
Sevens needs at least 3 players, so there is no 2-player mode — but you can play solo against the computer, which fills the other seats.
Can I play against the computer?
Yes. Press “Play vs CPU” on the Sevens page to start right away against a computer opponent — no waiting for other players.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. No app is needed — just open it in a browser. You can join the same party as people on a PC or tablet.
Can I play online with friends far away?
Yes. Start a party and send its invite link. Friends can join in their browsers without signing up.
Is there an app?
This is a free app that runs in your browser. No installation is needed.
Rights holder and physical edition
This is a public-domain classic game. The rules follow the standard reference rules.
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Last updated 2026-09-13 · Run by Qdan, Inc.