Spatial Removal · Game rules

Criss Cross

Goal

When no pair remains, move the reserve top onto the center. Remove all 52 cards to win; there is no turnover.

Starting layout

Use one deck. Deal five cards in a cross and place the other 47 in a face-up reserve.

How to play

Remove equal-rank pairs using the tops of the cross piles and the reserve. Fill empty arms from the center if it has more than one card; otherwise use the reserve. Fill an empty center from the reserve.

New to solitaire? A few useful terms
Tableau
The main playing area, usually arranged in columns or piles.
Foundation
A destination where cards are collected in the order required by the game.
Stock / talon
Cards waiting to be dealt. A game may allow one pass or several.
Waste
A pile receiving cards turned over from the stock.
Reserve / cell
A holding area. Its capacity and movement rules depend on the game.
Redeal
Another pass through the stock or a redistribution of cards, as specified in that game’s rules.

Solitaire 1380 game instructions. Game reference.