Fan Tan

About this game

Sevens is a traditional card game, wherein players try to be the first to void their hands of cards. The four 7s are the only cards that can be played initially; after the 7 in a suit is played, the 6 & 8 can be played, and so on until the A (low) and K (high). This game is not to be confused with Shichi Narabe, which like this game is also sometimes called Sevens or with Fan Tan which is a Chinese gambling game. Reimplemented by: Big Top Elfer raus! The Secret Seven Rules: on Pagat.com

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 8.
• Rules load. At 1.3/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.