How many cards do you get in Dirty Seven?

Each of the two players is dealt seven cards at the start.

How do you win Dirty Seven?

Be the first player to discard all the cards in your hand.

A card that matches the top card of the waste pile by rank or by suit. If you cannot, you draw from the stock pile.

Dirty Seven

Dirty Seven is a shedding card game for two players. Each of you starts with seven cards, and you can see only your own. One card goes face up on the waste pile and the rest form the stock pile.

On your turn you discard one or more cards that match the top card of the waste pile by rank or by suit. If you have nothing that matches, you draw a card from the stock pile. The first player to get rid of every card in hand wins.

It is a good pick for card players who like simple rules and short decisions. A sensible tip is to hold on to cards of a suit you have a lot of, so you are less likely to get stuck drawing. For another two-player card-style game, try Dominoes 2 Player.

How to play

Both players are dealt seven cards, and one card is turned face up to start the waste pile.
On your turn, discard a card that matches the top card by rank or suit. The game says you may discard more than one card.
If nothing in your hand matches, draw a card from the stock pile.
Keep playing until one of you has discarded every card.

Tips

Keep a spread of suits in hand so you can answer more top cards.
Play several matching cards in one turn when you can, since the aim is an empty hand.
Remember you only see your own cards, so watch what your opponent picks up.

Frequently asked questions

How many cards do you get in Dirty Seven?: Each of the two players is dealt seven cards at the start.
How do you win Dirty Seven?: Be the first player to discard all the cards in your hand.
What can I discard?: A card that matches the top card of the waste pile by rank or by suit. If you cannot, you draw from the stock pile.