Pairing · Game rules

Neptune

Also known as Mixtures

Goal

Pair off cards until you empty the talon.

How to play

Eight cards are dealt to the tableau. Pairs of cards of consecutive rank can be removed and discarded to the single foundation, and the spaces are filled from the talon.

The game is won if the talon is emptied.

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.

Game-rule reference adapted from PySolFC documentation, licensed under GPL v3 or later. References describe the game’s mechanics.