Objective:
Solitaire, a skill-based game, aims to move all cards from their initial layout on the playing surface into a descending order and alternate color order. The objective is to use strategy and problem-solving skills to successfully complete the game.
Game Setup:
- 28 cards are dealt into seven columns, with the first column containing one card, the second column containing two cards (one face up and one face down), and so on, until the seventh column has seven cards (one face up and six face down).
- The remaining 24 cards are placed in a draw pile face down, with the top card turned face up beside it.
Gameplay:
- The player must strategically assess the placement of cards in the columns, including revealed cards.
- Move all cards from the seven columns to the four foundation piles in the correct sequential order, building up from Ace to King in suit (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades). Players can move cards between columns, from the draw pile to the columns, or to the foundation piles. Strategic use of this ability is key to maximizing points.
Scoring:
- Moving a card from the Waste pile to a Column: 20 points
- Moving a card from Waste to foundation: 120 points
- Moving a card from Column to foundation: 100 points
- Turning over a face-down card in the foundation: 20 points
- Using the Undo option: -5 points
- Bonus Points: Additional bonus points are awarded for completing the game before the allocated time.
- Total Duration of the Game: 3 minutes (180 seconds)
On-screen Information Provided to Players:
- Time: Displays the total time at the start of the game and shows the decreasing time.
- Score: Continuously displays the player’s score, allowing them to track their progress.
- The player with the highest point total is declared the winner.
