Sequence
Sequence Block
In Sequence Block one card rank is blocked every game. Its eight spaces become walls: no chips, no Sequences through them. Route your five-in-a-row lines around the gaps and beat the Block Crusher AI. Free in the browser.
How Sequence Block works
- Open Sequence and choose Sequence Block on the home screen.
- One rank (2 to 10, queen, king or ace) is picked at random and shown as Blocked above the board.
- All eight spaces of that rank are blocked. They cannot take chips, not even from a two-eyed jack.
- Cards of that rank are taken out of the deck, so you never draw one.
- Blocked spaces do not count toward a Sequence. Build five in a row around them.
- Complete two Sequences before the Block Crusher to win.
Why play Sequence Block
- A different board every game — the blocked rank changes which lines are even possible.
- Natural walls — blocked spaces cut long lines, so open lanes become precious.
- Read the board first — the best players spot the open lanes before the first chip.
- Free in the browser — no download on phone or desktop, or get the Android app.
Sequence Block vs classic Sequence
The win condition is the same as classic Sequence: two five-in-a-row Sequences. Jacks, free corners and dead-card swaps still work. The difference is eight walled-off spaces and a smaller deck. Full classic rules live on how to play Sequence.
Tips for beating the Block Crusher
- Before your first move, find the rows, columns and diagonals with no blocked space. Those are your lanes.
- A blocked space next to an opponent's line is a free block for you. Do not spend a chip there.
- Free corners matter more when the edges are walled off; aim corner lines at open lanes.
- Lines that cross in an open area give you two threats at once.
More ideas in the Sequence strategy guide.
Play Sequence Block in the Daily Challenge
Every Friday the free Sequence Daily Challenge is played in Sequence Block: the most wins in the day takes the top prize.
Sequence Block FAQ
What is Sequence Block?
A free Sequence mode where one card rank is blocked each game. Those spaces cannot take chips or count toward a Sequence, and those cards leave the deck.
Which cards can be blocked?
Any rank from 2 to 10, queen, king or ace. Jacks are never blocked.
How many spaces are blocked?
Eight: four suits, each appearing twice on the board.
Can a jack place on a blocked space?
No. Blocked spaces cannot take chips at all, even from a two-eyed jack.
How do I win?
Complete two five-in-a-row Sequences before your opponent, routing around the blocked spaces.
More ways to play Sequence
Sequence Catch
Five through a rabbit wins. Play Sequence Catch.
Sequence No Jack
No jacks in the deck. Play without jacks.
Play online
Quick multiplayer matchmaking. Play Sequence online.
Friends
Private room codes. Invite friends.
New to the board? Read how to play Sequence, then play Sequence Block free.