Contents
Step into the World of Red7
A Creative Journey of Strategy and Ingenuity
Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating adventure through the captivating game of Red7? Let me guide you through the rules of this mind-bending experience that will surely challenge your tactical prowess.
Red7 is a card game that will transport you into a universe filled with colors and excitement. Its objective is simple – strive to create the winning combination of cards within your hand to triumph.
As you dive deeper into the game, you’ll discover that the rules are not as conventional as they may first appear. Red7 introduces a twist that requires you to adjust your strategy on every turn, keeping you on your toes and stimulating your cunning mind.
Each card in Red7 has a color and a number. A round starts with a ‘Palette’ being established for all players to compete against. The Palette is determined by the current highest card played, with its color signifying the rule to follow. The rules range from having the highest number to the most even card, or even the most cards with the same color.
Your task is to analyze the current Palette and evaluate the cards in your hand to ensure they match the rule in play. If your cards don’t align with the rule, don’t panic! You have the ability to manipulate the game and overturn the established order.
By using your ‘I-have-to-be-creative’ mindset, you can play a new card that instantly modifies the Palette. This creative, color-blending tactic allows you to remain in the game even when the odds seem against you.
Remember, success in Red7 lies not only in your ability to follow the rules but also in your capacity to challenge them. The universe of Red7 encourages you to question the status quo and redefine possibilities with each turn.
With its simple yet intricate rules, Red7 strikes a perfect balance between accessibility and intellectual stimulation. It is a journey that challenges you to think on your feet, adapt to changing circumstances, and unleash your inner tactician.
So, are you ready to enter the realm of Red7 and test your strategic mettle?
Winning at Red is as simple as can be: just make sure you have the best card! But hold on a second, because things might not be as they seem. You see, if you’re not winning by the game’s rule when it’s your turn to play, you’re out of luck. The only way to win the round is to be the last one left standing.
Now let’s talk about the deck. It’s made up of 49 cards, each one numbered from 1 to 7. And here’s where it gets interesting: these cards come in seven different colors of the rainbow. You’ve got Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet. But remember, not all colors are created equal! A 7 is always higher than a 6, but a Red 6 is higher than an Orange 6. And the same rule applies as you go down the color spectrum.
So here’s the deal: when it’s time to compare two cards, you start by looking at their values. Whichever card has the higher value takes the lead. But if the values are the same, then it’s all about the color. The higher color on the spectrum always comes out on top.
To start playing Red7, I will deal each player a hand of seven cards. Then, I will place one more card faceup in front of each player to create their Palette.
We will begin the game with the You are Playing Red card in the discard pile, known as the Canvas. The top card in the Canvas pile sets the rules for the game. The player with the highest card in their Palette is considered the best at Red, so the player to their left will take the first turn.
Now, let me explain how a game turn works. When it’s your turn, you have three options:
1. Play a card from your hand faceup onto your Palette.
2. Discard a card from your hand to the Canvas to change the game to the rule of that card’s color. Remember, you must be winning the new game after making this move.
3. Play a card from your hand onto your Palette and then discard another card to the Canvas. Again, you must be winning the game after completing this action.
- If you do nothing, you will lose. This might be a strategy in Advanced Red7 to prevent an opponent from scoring too many points. If your hand is empty, you have no choice but to do nothing.
- If, at the end of your turn, you are not winning the game, you lose and are eliminated from the round. Place your hand cards and Palette cards facedown. If you happen to be the last player remaining in the game, congratulations! You have won the round!
- You are currently leading the game if your Palette has more cards that meet the current rule than any other player. In case of a tie, compare each tied player’s highest card that follows the rule, first checking its value and then its color if necessary.
If you don’t have any cards that follow the rule, you’re not going to win. Take a look at the examples on the right for each rule. And here’s the important thing – if you don’t have any cards in your hand at the beginning of your turn, you’re going to lose. Why? Because you won’t be able to do anything to win by the end of your turn. So make sure you always have some cards in your hand if you want to have a chance at winning. Good luck!
Advanced Red7
After you’ve played Red7 a few times, you might feel ready for some advanced rules and scoring between rounds! Advanced Red7 introduces two additional rules.
- If you discard a card to the Canvas and the number on that card is higher than the total number of cards in your Palette, you can draw an extra card from the Draw Deck. But remember, you can only do this if the Draw Deck still has cards in it.
- In Advanced Red7, the winner of each round earns points. I’ll explain the scoring system on the next page.
End of the Game
When you win a round, you get to take all the cards from your Palette that match the current rule and place them under your reference card.
For example, if you’re playing with the Blue rule and you have the most cards of different colors on your Palette, you can take the highest-card of each color from your Palette and put them under your reference card.
When we play the next round, we won’t include those cards anymore. Instead, we’ll keep them in our score pile. Every card has a certain number of points, which is the same as its face value. If we run out of cards to deal and can’t give each player a new hand, the game will come to an end. The winner will be the player with the highest score.
#image.jpg
Action Rule (optional)
Hey, I want to tell you about a cool feature in Red7! There are four special cards in the game with icons in their corners. These cards represent optional rules for actions, and they’re designed for experienced players like you. You can mix these cards with either the basic or advanced versions of Red7.
Now, here’s the exciting part: when you play a 1, 3, 5, or 7 to your Palette, you have to perform that card’s action if you can. It adds an extra layer of strategy and challenge to the game.
Just a couple of things to note: if you play a 3, you can try to draw a card that you can discard to stay in the game. But remember, you can’t use a 1 to take another player’s card if you won’t be able to stay in the game afterwards. It’s all about making smart choices!
When you play The Game, you get to make choices about the cards in your Palette. You have two options for what to do with a card: discard it to the Canvas, or place it face down on top of the Draw Deck. If you choose to discard a card, you need to make sure it helps you win. The choice is yours!
#image.jpg
When you’re playing the game, put another card from your hand onto your Palette. Even after you do that, you can still throw away a card onto the Canvas.
#image.jpg
When you play a card game, one important step is to draw a card from the Draw Deck.
When playing this game, you have the exciting opportunity to select a card from someone else’s Palette. But before you can do that, there are a couple of things you need to keep in mind. It’s crucial to choose a player who has more Palette cards than you do. This way, you ensure fairness and maintain a level playing field for everyone involved.