Sequence
Sequence game FAQ
Quick answers to the questions players ask most about Sequence: winning, jacks, corners, dead cards, player counts and more. For the full rules, start with how to play Sequence.
Rules at a glance
- Play a card from your hand, put a chip on one of its two matching spaces, then draw.
- Five of your chips in a row is a Sequence. Corners count for everyone.
- Two-eyed jacks (clubs, diamonds) are wild. One-eyed jacks (spades, hearts) remove a chip.
- Two players or teams need two Sequences; three need one.
Frequently asked questions
How do you win Sequence?
Two players or teams need two Sequences; three players or teams need one. A Sequence is five of your chips in a row, across, down or diagonal. See how to play.
Which jacks are one-eyed and which are two-eyed?
Spades and hearts are one-eyed (remove a chip). Clubs and diamonds are two-eyed (place a chip on any open space).
Can a one-eyed jack remove a chip from a completed Sequence?
No. Chips in a completed Sequence are locked.
Can you play a two-eyed jack on a corner?
No. Corners already count for everyone; play the jack on any open non-corner space.
What is a dead card in Sequence?
A card whose two spaces are both taken. Discard it, draw a replacement, and play again.
Can two Sequences share a chip?
Yes, one chip. A straight line of nine of your chips counts as two Sequences.
How many cards does each player get?
7 for 2 players, 6 for 3 or 4, 5 for 6, 4 for 8 or 9, 3 for 10 or 12. Every mode here deals 6. Details: rules by number of players.
How many people can play Sequence?
From 2 to 12, in two or three equal teams once you pass three players.
What does the Sequence board look like?
A 10×10 grid with every card except the jacks shown twice, plus four free corners. See the full board layout.
How long does a game of Sequence take?
Usually 15 to 30 minutes for two players. Online games with a turn clock are often faster.
What happens if the deck runs out?
Here, if the deck runs out before anyone wins, the game is a draw.
Is Sequence a game of luck or skill?
Both. The draw is luck; choosing spaces, blocking and timing jacks is skill. Start with our strategy tips.
Can I play Sequence online for free?
Yes, free in your browser with no download: vs AI, online, or with friends.
Still have a question? The full rules cover every turn step, or just start a game.