If you’re new to stud you will definitely want to familiarize yourself with the rules on how to play first before diving into this game. Instructions and Rules for Sevens Take All Anything less makes the game difficult to work with. In a standard game your best to have at least 4 players. The game is played using a standard 52 deck of playing cards with up to seven players allowed to participate in the game. Sevens Take All is a derivative of seven card stud.