True or False - Aces & 7s (Basic Strategy)

True or False: “It is usually better to hold on to your 7s and try to collect them rather than discard them.”

True

False

Correct answer: False

Explanation: Most of the time, you should discard any 7 beyond a pair. Discarding a 7 signals to your partner that you have a pair and helps prevent opponents from making a 7s canasta.

True or False: “When you have five Aces and four 7s, you should discard Aces first.”

True

False

Correct answer: False

Explanation: You discard two 7s first, reducing to a pair, then discard the Aces.

True or False: “If your partner asks whether they can go out and you have three Aces or three 7s, you should always say yes.”

True

False

Correct answer: False

Explanation: It depends on what the opponents have melded. Sometimes it’s better for your partner not to go out yet.

True or False: “You should never pick up a toxic pack.”

True

False

Correct answer: False

Explanation: If your team has at least five 3s (or four of one color), picking a toxic pack can still be beneficial because you’ll likely finish positive on your 3s.

True or False: “If you pick up a third 8 while holding a Joker and a 7, you should immediately meld your 8s.”

True

False

Correct answer: False

Explanation: Melding the 8s would force you to discard your 7 into a large, dangerous pack, which could allow opponents holding a pair of 7s to pick it up.