Patience Solitaire

What is Patience Solitaire?

Patience Solitaire, also known as Golf Solitaire, is a fast-paced and straightforward card game where the goal is to transfer all cards from seven columns to a single waste pile as quickly as possible. The game requires quick thinking and strategic planning, making it a fun challenge for players of all ages. Unlike traditional solitaire games, Golf Solitaire focuses on building sequences in ascending or descending order, regardless of suit.

Game Features

• Single Waste Pile: All building is done on one central waste pile.
• Sequence Building: Cards can be transferred from the columns to the waste pile if they follow an ascending or descending sequence, regardless of suit.
• Corner Turns: Sequences can "turn the corner," meaning Kings can build on Aces and vice versa.
• Stockpile: When no more moves are possible, a card from the stock is dealt to the waste pile to resume play.
• Time-Based Scoring: The faster you clear the columns, the better your score.
• Quick Controls: Double-click or right-click to send cards to the waste pile.

How to Play Patience Solitaire?

1. Transferring Cards: A single exposed card from any of the seven columns can be moved to the waste pile if it follows an ascending or descending sequence relative to the top card on the waste pile.
2. Using the Stockpile: When no more cards from the columns can be transferred, deal a card from the stock to the waste pile and continue building sequences.
3. Dealing New Cards: Repeat the process of transferring cards or dealing from the stock until the stock is exhausted.
4. Game End: The game ends when no more moves are possible, and the stockpile is empty. The goal is to clear all columns before this happens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of Patience Solitaire?
The objective is to transfer all cards from the seven columns to the single waste pile as quickly as possible by building ascending or descending sequences.

Can sequences wrap around from King to Ace or vice versa?
Yes, sequences can "turn the corner," allowing Kings to be placed on Aces and Aces to be placed on Kings.

How is scoring determined in Patience Solitaire?
Scoring is entirely time-based. The faster you clear the columns, the higher your score will be. Subminute times are possible with practice!