Solitaire AtlasBy Solitaire 1380
Solitaire 1380AtlasSmall PileOn

One-Deck game · Game rules

Small PileOn

Goal

Rearrange the cards so that each pile contains four cards with the same rank.

How to play

Rearrange the cards so that each pile contains four cards with the same rank. This should leave two piles empty.

Cards can be moved on top of any other card or cards of the same rank. Groups of cards can be moved if they are of the same rank.

A pile cannot have more than four cards, and an empty slot can be filled with any card or group of cards with the same rank.

Playing tips

Keep one of the piles clear as much as possible. Don't allow a pile of three cards to build up on top of a single card, especially if the final card from the set is not a bottom card in another pile.

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.

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