Start here, then use the full rules page
This page is the fast explanation for new players. If you need full Sequence rules before a table game or want a refresher on card actions, edge cases, and player-count variants, use the dedicated rules guide.
The Board
PlaySequence uses a 10×10 grid of playing cards with wild corners. Teams take turns choosing a card from their hand and placing a chip on a matching board space. First to complete the required number of sequences wins.
Card Actions
- Normal cards — place a chip on a matching board space.
- Two-eyed Jacks — wild card. Place a chip on any open, non-wild space.
- One-eyed Jacks — remove an opponent's chip (unless it's inside a completed sequence).
- Corner spaces — permanently wild; count as part of any team's sequence.
Winning
A sequence is five chips in a row — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. With two teams, first to two sequences wins. With three teams, first to one sequence wins.
Ways to Play
- Create a private room and invite friends with a code.
- Use matchmaking to find a random online opponent.
- Play the bot to practice strategy without waiting.
Pro tip
Need the exact wording for Jacks, dead cards, or player-count variants? Use the full rules page before your match starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the full Sequence rules?
Use the full Sequence rules guide on this site for the complete explanation of setup, Jacks, dead cards, and player-count variants. This quick-start page is the shorter version.
How do you play Sequence online in PlaySequence?
You place chips on matching cards, use two-eyed Jacks as wild cards, remove chips with one-eyed Jacks, and build sequences with your team to win.
Can I play Sequence online with friends?
Yes. You can create a private room, invite friends directly, or share a room code so everyone joins the same table.
Does PlaySequence support solo practice?
Yes. The web and mobile app both support bot matches so you can practice strategy before joining multiplayer games.
How do Jacks work in Sequence?
Two-eyed Jacks are wild cards that place a chip on an open space, while one-eyed Jacks remove an opponent's chip that is not already protected in a completed sequence.
How many sequences do you need to win?
In a two-player or two-team game, the usual goal is two completed sequences. In a three-player or three-team game, one completed sequence usually wins.