Sequence uses the familiar elements of a standard 52-card deck of playing cards in concert with a board on which players seek to occupy five-chip rows, columns, or diagonals before their competition. The game is easy to learn and one in which kids and grownups can compete on an even playing field. There’s enough luck (the cards in your hand) and enough strategy (where on the board to try to assemble a sequence) that gameplay stays interesting and speedy.