Flip 7
Flip 7 is a quick card game built around one exciting choice: stop and keep your points, or take another card and risk losing the round. It is easy to teach, accommodates three or more players, and gives mixed-age groups an energetic game to try at Midnight Oil community events in Titusville.
Watch How to Play
Video source: Watch It Played · Runtime: shown in the player. Edition note: Covers the standard published rules.
Quick facts
What is Flip 7?
In Flip 7, players collect number cards and add their values to build a score for the round. Drawing a number already in front of you normally makes you bust, which means losing all of that round's points.
Action and modifier cards can change what happens, while a Second Chance can protect a player from one duplicate number. Revealing seven different number cards earns a bonus and immediately ends the round.
How does it play?
- Receive a card. The dealer reveals cards to players one at a time.
- Choose whether to hit or stay. Taking another card can increase your score; staying protects the points already collected that round.
- Avoid duplicate numbers. Revealing the same number twice normally makes you bust and score zero for the round.
- Resolve special cards. Action cards affect players, and modifier cards can increase a surviving player's round score.
- Chase seven or race to 200. Seven different number cards produce a 15-point bonus and end the round. When a player reaches at least 200 total points, finish the round and compare scores.
Why you might like it
- Every turn creates a clear, suspenseful decision without requiring complicated strategy.
- Several people can play together, and everyone remains involved as cards are revealed.
- Short rounds make it easy to learn from experience and immediately try a different approach.
Who is it best for?
Flip 7 is a strong choice for families, casual card players, mixed-age groups, and anyone who enjoys risk-and-reward decisions. Players should be comfortable recognizing numbers and adding a modest score, although another player can help with arithmetic when needed.
Play it with Midnight Oil
Library games are available to play free at select Midnight Oil community events. They are not currently available for take-home borrowing. Game availability and teaching assistance may vary by event, and visitors may contact us in advance to request a particular game.
Visit the Events page to see when Midnight Oil is hosting its next community gathering in Titusville. Contact us in advance if you would especially like to try Flip 7 at an upcoming event.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I draw the same number twice?
You normally bust and receive no points for that round. A valid Second Chance card can protect you from one duplicate number.
Do action and modifier cards count toward Flip 7?
No. The Flip 7 bonus requires seven different number cards; action and modifier cards do not count as number cards.
Can I stop before reaching seven number cards?
Yes. Staying lets you preserve your current round score instead of risking another draw.
How does the game end?
Reaching at least 200 total points triggers the end of the game after the current round. The player with the highest total score then wins.