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Solitaire 1380AtlasSolid Square

Two-Deck game · Game rules

Solid Square

Goal

Move all cards to the foundations.

At a glance

Like Union Square, but with twenty tableau piles, aces dealt to the foundations at the start, and empty tableau piles are immediately filled from the waste pile.

Base game rules: Union Square

Goal

Move all cards to the foundations.

How to play

Cards in tableau can be built either up or down in suit. However, each pile must follow only one of these rules. For example, if a tableau pile has a three of clubs over a two of clubs, one can only play a four of clubs on this pile. Any available card can be played on to an empty tableau pile.

Foundation piles are to be built in suit from Ace to King, followed by another King, then back down to Ace, giving 26 cards per pile when game is won. Cards in foundation piles are no longer in play.

Cards can be flipped singly from the talon to the waste. Top card of waste is available for play. There is no redeal.

Playing tips

A string of beads can be added to from both ends, and so should your piles. Make good use of any empty slots to append cards. With a little perseverance, this game can be a lot of fun!

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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