Sequence
Sequence rules for 2, 3, 4 or more players
Sequence is played by 2 to 12 players. With more than three, everyone plays in two or three equal teams. The number of players changes three things: teams, how many cards to deal, and how many Sequences win.
Quick reference
| Players | Teams | Cards each | Sequences to win |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Head to head | 7 | 2 |
| 3 | Each player alone | 6 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 teams of 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 teams of 3, or 3 teams of 2 | 5 | 2 (two teams) or 1 (three teams) |
| 8 | 2 teams of 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 9 | 3 teams of 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 | 2 teams of 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 teams of 6, or 3 teams of 4 | 3 | 2 (two teams) or 1 (three teams) |
Groups of 5, 7 or 11 cannot split into equal teams. Sit one player out, or play with one more or one fewer.
How many Sequences do you need to win?
- Two players or two teams: two Sequences.
- Three players or three teams: one Sequence.
A Sequence is five chips of your colour in a row: across, down or diagonal. The free corners count for everyone, and your two Sequences may share one chip.
2 players
The classic head-to-head game. Each player gets seven cards, and you need two Sequences. With only one opponent, every block matters: you see each threat coming, and so do they. Sharpen this game against the AI or a stranger online.
3 players
Everyone plays for themselves with six cards, and one Sequence wins. Games are faster and more chaotic, because two opponents can block you, but they also block each other.
4 or more players: team play
- Split into two or three teams of the same size. Each team uses one chip colour.
- Sit so that teams alternate around the table, and play passes to the left.
- You may not tell teammates what is in your hand or where to play. Plan around their chips instead.
- Any player on a team can finish a Sequence with chips their teammates placed.
Player counts in Sequence by Stratza Games
Every mode here deals six cards to each player, and you need two Sequences to win.
- Vs AI and Play online: one against one.
- Pass and play: two players sharing one phone or browser.
- Play with friends: 2 players, or 4 players in two teams of two.
Player count FAQ
Can Sequence be played with 2 players?
Yes. Each player gets seven cards in the table game, and the first to complete two Sequences wins.
How many cards do you deal in Sequence?
7 each for 2 players, 6 for 3 or 4, 5 for 6, 4 for 8 or 9, and 3 for 10 or 12.
How many Sequences do you need to win with 3 players?
One. Three players or three teams need one Sequence; two players or two teams need two.
Can 5 people play Sequence?
Not in equal teams. Play with 4 or 6 instead.
What is the most players Sequence allows?
Twelve, as two teams of six or three teams of four.
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