How to Play the Sevens Out Dice Game

Today we have another fun, fast dice game called Sevens Out. This shouldn’t be confused with the Sevens Dice game, although that was is fun too.

This Sevens Out game has elements similar to Pig and Stuck in the Mud. Players of all ages can play, but it’s best if they can do addition. Any amount of players can play, but turns can sometimes take a while, so it’s best played with a smaller group.

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What you Need for Sevens Out Dice Game

You will need two dice and a score sheet. If you need some new dice, shop here. Canadians; here.

Playing Sevens Out

The object of the game is to be the player with the most points. First, you need to decide on a point value to play to. A game that goes to 500 points or 1000 points makes a nice game.

On your turn, you roll both dice. If the sum is 7, you score 0 and your turn is over. On the other hand, if the sum is anything other than 7, you roll again. Your score is what the sum was. Again, if you roll a 7, your turn is over. Your score is what the sum was before you rolled a 7. If you rolled anything but a 7, then you add the sum to your score and roll again.

When you roll a 7, this ends your turn. You score your overall sum without adding the 7 points from the 7 roll.

On your next turn, the same rules apply and your sum is added to your score.

There is one more rule. When you roll doubles, that sum is doubled.

Here’s an example game:

Roll 1: 3, 6 score is 9.
Second Roll: 3,3 so 3+3 = 6 and then double it so it’s now 12 and add it to roll 1 for a score of 21.
Roll 3: 1,5 so 1+5 = 6 and 6 + 21 for a score of 27
Roll 4: 2,5 for a sum of 7
This players turn is over and she scores 27 points for the round.

It is possible that a player will score 0 points in a round if they rolled a 7 on their first roll.

Wining Sevens Out Dice Game

The first player to reach the 500, or 1000 points is the winner.

Fun’s Not Out

The Sevens Out game is a great way to practice math and get some fun in too. It’s a rather low-key game that is prefect for quiet time or as an in-between game on game night.

If you’re looking for more dice fun, check out Nix the Six, Sevens, or Come on Six. Also, check out our Family Game Shelf shop where you can find tons of fun with seasonal and original games like our Whacky Putt dice mini golf game!