Flip 7 With a Vengeance – Honest Review
Flip 7 With a Vengeance Review
Is the competitive version of Flip 7 worth it?
Flip 7 With a Vengeance is the second edition of the beloved push-your-luck card game Flip 7. If you’ve played the original, you already know the simple but addictive concept: flip cards one at a time while trying not to reveal the same number twice. Push your luck too far and you bust, losing all the points you could have scored that round.
The original Flip 7 is fast, chaotic, and incredibly easy to teach. It’s the kind of game that works with almost any group, from casual players to seasoned board gamers. Flip 7 With a Vengeance keeps that same core gameplay but adds a much more competitive edge to the experience.
This version introduces several new mechanics that change the feel of the game while still keeping the same basic rules.
Game Overview
Designer: Eric Olsen & Alyssa Swatek
Players: 3–7
Play Time: ~20 minutes
Style: Push-your-luck card game
Publisher: The Op Games
How to Play Flip 7
The core gameplay of Flip 7 is very simple. On your turn, you flip cards one at a time from the deck. Each card has a number on it, and your goal is to collect as many points as possible without revealing the same number twice.
If you flip a duplicate number, you bust and score nothing for that round. At any point, you can choose to stop flipping and lock in your points before risking another draw.
This push-your-luck system creates a lot of tension around the table. Players are constantly deciding whether to play it safe or take one more risky flip.
Flip 7 is incredibly approachable because the rules are so easy to understand. Most groups can learn the game in under a minute, which makes it a great party game or warm-up game at the start of game night.
What’s Different in Vengeance
Flip 7 With a Vengeance builds on the original game by adding several new action cards and twists that introduce more interaction between players.
This version includes five new action cards along with several new mechanics that make the game feel more competitive. Some of these cards allow players to steal from others, swap cards, or force another player to discard cards they’ve collected.
There are also “flip four” cards that force a player to flip multiple cards at once, dramatically increasing the risk of busting.
Another big change in this version is the addition of negative multiplier cards. Instead of boosting your score like the original game’s positive multipliers, these cards allow players to impose penalties on other players.
The deck also contains thirteen copies of the 13 card, increasing the odds that players will encounter duplicate numbers and bust more often.
One particularly interesting addition is the “Zero” card, which changes the scoring conditions and adds another layer of tension to the decision making.
Overall, Flip 7 With a Vengeance introduces more ways for players to interact with each other and influence the outcome of a round.
My Honest Thoughts
I love the original Flip 7 because of how fast and light it feels. The game moves quickly, and the positive multipliers keep the tone playful rather than competitive. It’s a great party game because players spend most of the time laughing and pushing their luck rather than worrying too much about strategy.
Flip 7 With a Vengeance definitely leans more into competition. The additional action cards and negative multipliers introduce more decisions for players to make during the game.
While that added interaction can create some really fun moments around the table, it can also slow the pace of the game slightly because players have more choices to consider.
For groups that enjoy more competitive card games, this added complexity will likely be a big positive. The new mechanics create more opportunities for table talk, player interaction, and strategic decisions.
Personally, I still find myself preferring the original Flip 7 for most casual game nights. The lighter tone and faster pacing make it easier to bring out with almost any group.
My Ideal Version
If I could design my perfect version of Flip 7, it would probably sit somewhere between the two editions.
I love the positive multipliers and lighter tone of the original game, but some of the interactive cards in Vengeance are really fun additions. Mixing a few of those consequence cards into the original deck could create a version of the game that feels both playful and just a little bit sneaky.
That combination would keep the fast pacing while still adding moments of competitive chaos.
Final Thoughts
Flip 7 With a Vengeance is still a fantastic party card game, especially for groups that enjoy competitive interactions and a bit of playful sabotage.
If your table likes games where players can influence each other’s turns and create dramatic moments, this version adds a lot of fun possibilities.
That said, the original Flip 7 remains one of the best quick party games available because of its speed, simplicity, and easygoing tone.
Either way, it’s hard to go wrong with Flip 7. In my opinion, any party is better off playing it.
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