Flip 7 Rules: The Push-Your-Luck Card Game

Game Overview

Flip 7 is a popular French card game, traditionally played with 3-6 players and a standard deck of 52 playing cards. The objective of the game is to reach or exceed 200 points before any other player.

Objective

The goal in Flip 7 is to reach or surpass 200 points before any other player. Points are earned by completing certain combinations of cards, as well as through strategic use of special cards.

Setup

To set up the game, shuffle the deck and deal 7 cards to each player. The remaining cards form a draw pile in the center of the table. The player to the left of the dealer goes first, and play continues clockwise.

How to Play

1. Starting the Game: The player to the left of the dealer starts the game by discarding one card face-up into a discard pile. This card sets the initial number for the round.

   Example: If the discarded card is a 3, the round starts with the number 3.

2. Playing a Number: On their turn, a player may play a card from their hand that matches the current number. The player adds the value of the played card to their score and takes the top card from the draw pile, starting a new discard pile if necessary. If the player has no cards that match the current number, they must pass their turn.

   Example: If the current number is 3 and a player has a 3 in their hand, they would play it, add 3 points to their score, and draw a new card.

3. Playing a Special Card: Certain cards have special effects:

   • Flip 7: This card instantly ends the round and awards the player 50 points. If multiple Flip 7s are played in the same round, only the player who played the highest Flip 7 (Ace is high) receives points.

   • Stop: This card forces the player who drew it to discard their hand and end their turn. They receive no points for the round.

   • Ciblez un joueur (Target Player): This card allows the player to choose another player still in the round. The targeted player must immediately discard their hand and receive no points for the round. If the player choosing this card is the only one remaining in the round, they must target themselves.

   • Seconde Chance: This card protects the player from being targeted by a Ciblez un joueur card or being forced to discard their hand with a Stop card in the same round. If a player has a Seconde Chance in their hand and is targeted or forced to discard, they can play the Seconde Chance instead.

   • Trois à la suite (Three of a Kind): This card allows the player to choose another player still in the round. The targeted player must discard their hand, and the player who played the Three of a Kind takes the top cards from the draw pile equal to the number of cards in the targeted player's hand. The player who played the Three of a Kind scores points for the cards taken.

4. Ending the Round: When a player reaches or exceeds 200 points, the round ends immediately. If no one has reached 200 points, the round continues until a Flip 7 is played, a Stop or Ciblez un joueur card forces a player to discard, or all players but one have passed their turn. In this case, the remaining player is the winner of the round and scores the difference between their score and 200.

5. New Round: After a round ends, all used cards are set aside, and a new round begins with the player to the left of the dealer. The discard pile is not reshuffled into the draw pile. If the draw pile is empty, the discarded cards are shuffled to form a new draw pile.

Scoring and End of Game

At the end of each game, the player with the highest score is declared the winner. In case of a tie, a new round is played to determine the winner.

Common Variants

There may be regional variations in the rules of Flip 7, but the basic structure and card effects remain consistent. Some versions may use different numbers of cards per player or different starting numbers for the rounds.

Where to Get the Game

jeu de cartes flip 7 on Amazon

Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

• Not paying attention to the current number and playing an incorrect card.
• Forgetting to take a new card after playing a number.
• Playing a Flip 7 too early or too late in a round.
• Forgetting to pass when unable to play a card that matches the current number.
• Misusing special cards, such as playing a Three of a Kind when there are no other players with three cards of the same value.

FAQ

1. What happens if a player runs out of cards? A player who runs out of cards must pass their turn. They can draw from the draw pile when they have cards to play again.

2. Can a player play more than one special card per turn? No, a player can only play one card per turn, whether it is a number or a special card.

3. Can a player discard a Seconde Chance card? No, a Seconde Chance card cannot be discarded unless it is used to protect the player from a Ciblez un joueur or Stop card.

4. Can a player use a Seconde Chance card to protect another player? No, a Seconde Chance card can only be used to protect the player who has it in their hand.

5. What happens if a player tries to play a Three of a Kind but there is no other player with three cards of the same value? In this case, the player who played the Three of a Kind scores no points and must pass their turn. The Three of a Kind card is then discarded.