How to Play Flip 7: Official Rules, Scoring Guide & Win Conditions

Objective

In this press your luck game, be the first player to score 200 points to win. You score points based on the total number value of the cards in front of you.

The more valuable a card is, the more copies of that card there are in the deck. If you can successfully Flip 7 unique Number cards into your line, you automatically end the round for everyone and score 15 bonus points.

However, if you ever draw a second card with the same number as one already in your line, you bust and are out of the round, scoring nothing.

The Deck

The Flip 7 deck contains 94 cards:

• Number Cards (0-12): 12 twelves, 11 elevens, 10 tens... down to 1 one, and even a zero
• Action Cards: Flip Three, Freeze, Second Chance
• Score Modifier Cards: x2, +2, +4, +6, +8, +10

Note: The zero is a number card worth no points, but it increases your chances of earning the 7-card bonus!

How to Play

1. Shuffle the deck thoroughly and choose a player to be the Dealer for the round.
2. The Dealer deals one card face up to each player, including themselves.
3. If an Action card comes up while dealing, pause dealing immediately to resolve it, then continue.
4. The Dealer then offers each player in turn the option to:
   • "Hit" - Get dealt another card
   • "Stay" - Exit the round and bank your points
5. If you Hit, put Number cards in a single row with Score Modifier cards above them.
6. You may "Stay" as long as you have at least one card in front of you.

The Action Cards

Action cards can be played on any active player including yourself. If you are the only active player, you must play the Action card on yourself.

Freeze!

The player receiving this card banks all the points they have collected and is out of the round.

Flip Three!

The player who receives this card must accept the next three cards, flipping them one at a time. Stop early if the player can Flip 7 number cards, or if the player busts.

Second Chance!

Keep this card. If you draw a duplicate number, discard the Second Chance card and the duplicate - you're saved from busting! A player may only have one Second Chance card at a time.

The Modifier Cards

Modifiers are not Number cards and do not count toward achieving a Flip 7. You cannot bust on Modifier cards.

+2 to +10 Cards

Add the amount shown to the sum of your Number cards.

x2 Card

Double the points for all your Number cards.Note: First multiply your Number cards by 2, then add additional Modifier bonuses.

End of a Round

The round continues until one of two end conditions are met:

1. There are no active players because all players have either busted or chosen to stay.
2. One player Flips 7 unique Number cards, ending the round immediately.

Calculating Scores

1. Add the value of your Number cards
2. If you have the x2 multiplier, double your score
3. Add any additional bonus points (+2, +4, +6, +8, +10)
4. If you Flip 7 Number cards, score an additional 15 points

Starting the Next Round

• Set all cards from the round to the side (do not shuffle them back into the deck).
• Pass the remaining cards to the left - that player becomes the new Dealer.
• When the deck runs out, shuffle all discarded cards to form a new deck.

End of the Game

At the end of the round when at least one player reaches 200 points, the player with the most points wins!

Remember

• Action or Modifier cards do not count toward the seven card bonus.
• The only way to achieve the Flip 7 bonus is by having seven unique Number cards face up in front of you.
• An "active player" is someone who hasn't Busted or decided to Stay.

Example Round Walkthrough

Let's walk through a sample round with three players: Alice, Bob, and Carol.

This example shows why timing your "Stay" is crucial. Bob made a smart play by protecting his x2 multiplied score, while Alice pushed too far and lost everything.

Strategy Tips

Want to improve your Flip 7 game? Here are some quick tips to get you started. For a more in-depth guide, visit our complete strategy page.

• Know when to stay: If you have 20+ points and hold high-value cards (10, 11, 12), consider staying. These cards have more duplicates in the deck and are risky to hold.
• Low cards are safer: Cards 0-3 only have 1-3 copies in the deck. If your hand is all low cards, you can afford to push a bit harder.
• Protect your multiplier: If you have the x2 card, don't gamble away a good score. A 15-point hand with x2 is 30 points - that's excellent!
• Watch the table: Pay attention to what cards have been drawn. If you see multiple copies of a number already out, holding that number becomes safer.
• Use action cards wisely: Freeze opponents with good scores. Use Flip Three on players holding dangerous cards. Save Second Chance for when you really need it.

Check out our card statistics page to see the exact probability of each card.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Always going for Flip 7: The 15-point bonus is tempting, but chasing it when you hold multiple high-count cards often leads to busting. Sometimes a solid 20-point round beats a risky Flip 7 attempt.
• Ignoring the x2 multiplier's value: Players often keep hitting after getting x2, trying to maximize the multiplier effect. But a safe 30 points (15 × 2) beats a busted 0 every time.
• Using Second Chance too early: Some players discard Second Chance on the first duplicate they would have drawn. Save it for when you have a hand worth protecting!
• Not adapting to game state: If you're way ahead, play conservatively. If you're behind, you may need to take more risks. Don't play the same strategy regardless of the score.
• Forgetting modifier card rules: Remember that +2, +4, etc. are added AFTER the x2 multiplier, and none of the modifiers count toward Flip 7.