📌 Quick Info
- Name of the Game: Satte Pe Satta
- Number of Players: 3 to 8 (ideal: 4–6)
- Deck Required: 1 Standard 52-card deck (no Jokers)
🎯 Objective
To be the first player to get rid of all your cards by playing them in proper sequences starting from 7s of each suit. Cards are played in ascending (8-K) and descending (6-A) order.
🛠️ What You Need
- Standard 52-card deck
- Tabletop or floor space to create 4 suit lines: ♠ ♥ ♦ ♣
🔄 How to Play – Step by Step
▶️ 1. Deal
- Shuffle and deal all 52 cards evenly to each player.
▶️ 2. Starting the Game
- Player with 7♥ starts the game by placing it in the center.
- Play continues clockwise. On your turn, you may:
- Play another 7 (♠7, ♦7, ♣7)
- Play one card higher (8) or lower (6) of a suit that’s already started
- Pass if you cannot play
▶️ 3. Sequence Example
If ♥7 is played:
- Next player can play ♥6 (lower) or ♥8 (higher)
- Eventually line becomes: ♥A → ♥2 → ♥3 … ♥6 → ♥7 → ♥8 … → ♥K
🚫 Rules
- Only one card per turn
- Must play in correct sequence of suit
- Must pass if no legal card is available
- No hiding or skipping — full transparency in play
🏁 Winning
- First player to empty their hand wins the game.
- You can continue playing to determine 2nd, 3rd, etc.
🧠 Strategy Tips
- Control suit flow by delaying unnecessary 7s
- Hold center cards (6, 8) if you think opponents are short in those suits
- Track what has been passed to predict player options
🔄 Variations of Satte Pe Satta
| Variation | Description |
|---|---|
| Classic 7s | Standard game with all 4 suit lines starting from 7 |
| Single Suit Challenge | Only one suit used — faster game, ideal for 2–3 players |
| Timed Rounds | Each player must play within 10 seconds or auto-pass |
| Reverse Order | Play starts from Ace or King and builds in reverse direction |
| Block and Burn | If no valid card for 2 rounds, players discard highest card |
🧩 Visual Layout Suggestion
Lay out the suit sequences on the table like this:
♠: A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J Q K ♥: A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J Q K ♦: A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J Q K ♣: A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J Q K
Start each line from the 7, and allow players to extend it toward Aces and Kings in both directions.
📚 History & Popularity
- Played across India during Diwali and family functions.
- Popular among children and adults alike for its simple logic and competitive play.
- Also known in other countries as “Fan Tan” or “Sevens.”
