What do I need to get started?
All you need is an iPad® or iPhone® and the Name 7 app!
What is the difference between “Name 7” and “7 Words”?
Name 7 features cards with questions such as “Name 7 varieties of berries”. Players call out seven correct answers for each question! The most popular answers listed on the back of each card.
7 Words features cards with seven clue words such as “Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan”. Players correctly guess what those seven words have in common. The answer is listed on the back of the card.
What are the differences between the Game Category choices?
Each style of gameplay has four different category choices:
- All – Chooses seven cards at random from multiple categories.
- Random – Chooses seven cards at random from one random category.
- Custom – Allows you to choose which categories the seven cards will be drawn from. If you select just one category, all seven cards will be from that category. If you choose multiple categories, seven cards will be drawn from any of the chosen categories.
- Just for Kids – Chooses seven cards at random from multiple Kids categories which have easier questions than normal categories.
How do I play Name 7?
Begin by reading the question on the card aloud to the other players. Then tap each answer that is called out. Once tapped, the word will turn green and one of the seven numbers located at the bottom of the card will change to a green checkmark until seven correct answers have been called. You may tap again to remove a matching answer. Once tapped, one of the seven numbers located at the bottom of the card will change to a green checkmark until seven correct answers have been called. After seven correct answers have been called, a green arrow icon will appear. Press it to show the next card. After seven cards, the game ends.
How do I play 7 Words?
Begin by reading the question and seven clue words on the card aloud to the other players. Optionally, you can choose to announce the card category to players. After the correct answer has been called, tap the green arrow icon to show the next card. After seven cards, the game ends.
How do I flip the card over to see the answer?
Tap anywhere on the card to flip it over and view the answers or question.
I accidentally moved on to the next card and need to go back! Help!
Don’t worry! Simply swipe to the right anywhere on the card to return to the previous card.