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Highly awarded
Captain Flip
Best for: Young families, beginners, gateway gaming
ATTASwiss Gamers AwardSpiel des Jahres
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Flip 7
Eric Olsen · Catch Up Games / KOSMOS · 2024
Push your luck by flipping cards from a shared deck — keep going to build a higher total, but flip a seventh card of any color and you bust. The simplest possible push-your-luck mechanism with enough player interaction through shared information to create genuine tension.
Players
3–8
Time
20 min
Ages
8+
Difficulty
Light
Why you'll like it
- Rules explained in 30 seconds
- Plays in 15 minutes
- Accommodates up to 8 players
- Push-your-luck tension is immediate
- Perfect icebreaker or filler
How it plays
Flip 7 is a push-your-luck card game. On your turn you flip cards one at a time from the deck into your row. Number cards add to your score for the round, and you can stop whenever you like and keep what you've earned.
The danger is flipping a number you already have: then you bust and score nothing that round. If you manage to collect seven different numbers, you score a big bonus and the round ends immediately. Special action cards can freeze another player, force them to take more cards, or give you a second chance.
Rounds are fast and loud, with everyone cheering or groaning as cards come up. The first player to reach 200 points across several rounds wins.
May not be for you if…
- Extremely light — zero strategic depth
- Pure luck determines outcomes
- Can feel repetitive quickly
- Not satisfying as a main event
Best for
Filler gamesicebreakerslarge groupsnon-gamers
Awards
- 2025Swiss Gamers AwardFamily
- 2024Golden GeekBest Party Game
- 2024Dice TowerBest Party Game
- 2025Swiss Gamers AwardMainNominated
- 2025Spiel des JahresSpiel des JahresNominated
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Where to buy
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Common questions
How many players is Flip 7 for?
It's best with 3 or more players, and it works with big groups, which makes it a great party or family game.
How long does Flip 7 take?
About 15 to 20 minutes for a full game.
Is Flip 7 good for kids?
Yes. It's recommended for ages 8 and up, and the only skills needed are adding numbers and deciding when to stop.
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Exceptional consensus · 3 organizations
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Best for: Families, push-your-luck lovers, casual groups
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Qwixx
Best for: Travel, filler games, families, non-gamers
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Best for: Party groups, families, casual game nights
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