- Players
- 3 to 6
- Cards
- One 52-card deck
- Goal
- Be first to empty your hand
- Starts with
- The seven of hearts
Badam Saat rules
The aim
Be the first player to play all of your cards onto the layout in the middle of the table.
Dealing
Deal the whole deck out, one card at a time. Saat means seven, and the game is named after the seven of hearts, the card that starts it.
Starting the game
Whoever holds the seven of hearts plays it first, in the middle of the table.
Building the layout
Each suit is built as its own row, starting from that suit’s seven. Any seven can be played to start a new row. After that, cards go on one at a time outward from the seven: down through 6, 5 and 4 to the ace, and up through 8, 9 and 10 to the king.
On your turn
Play one card that fits on the layout. If you have a card that fits, you must play one. If nothing fits, you pass.
Winning
The first player to run out of cards wins.
Play Badam Saat online
Start a table with family and friends, or practise against the computer. Free in your browser.
Play Badam Saat nowTips to win at Badam Saat
- Play cards that open up more of your own hand. A six is worth more to you if you also hold the five and four.
- Hold on to cards that block others, like a six or an eight when you have nothing further along that suit.
- Don’t rush to play a seven unless you hold cards next to it. A new seven opens a row for everyone.
- Watch who passes on which suit. It tells you who is stuck and where.
- Get rid of awkward cards near the ends, like aces and kings, as soon as you can.
Badam Saat questions
What does Badam Saat mean?
Saat means seven. The name refers to the seven of hearts, the card that starts every game.
Is Badam Saat the same as Sevens?
Yes. Badam Saat is the Indian name for Sevens, also known as Fan Tan, Parliament or Domino in different countries.
Do you have to play a card if you can in Badam Saat?
Yes. If you have a card that fits the layout, you have to play one. You can only pass when nothing fits.
Can I play Badam Saat online?
Yes. Taash Club lets you play Badam Saat online free with friends and family, or against computer players.