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How to play Solitaire

Solitaire is a classic card game that has been around since the 18th century. It's a single-player game that can be played with a single deck of cards. It's a great way to pass the time, challenge yourself and even improve your concentration skills. If you're new to solitaire, it can be a bit daunting. But with a bit of practice, you'll be playing solitaire like a pro in no time.

To get started, you'll need a single deck of cards. Place the cards facedown on a flat surface in seven rows of seven cards, with the top card of each row face up. This is called the tableau. The remaining cards form the stock pile.

The objective of solitaire is to move all the cards from the tableau onto the foundation piles. To do this, you must build the foundation piles in ascending order (ace to king). You can move cards from the tableau to the foundation piles in ascending order, regardless of suit. You can also move cards within the tableau in descending order, alternating colors.

For example, you can move a black 10 onto a red jack. You can also move a sequence of cards as long as they're in descending order, alternating colors. For example, a black 9, red 8, black 7, and so on. If you get stuck and can't make any more moves, you can draw cards from the stock pile one at a time, placing them on the first open pile.

If you're looking to add some strategy to the game, you can turn over three cards from the stock pile at once, instead of one at a time. This helps to give you more options when making moves.

When playing solitaire, it's important to think ahead and plan your moves. Look for opportunities to move cards from the tableau to the foundation piles and try to set up sequences that can be moved in one move. This will help you make progress towards the goal of moving all the cards to the foundation piles.

If you're looking for a challenge, you can try out different variations of solitaire. Popular variations include Klondike, Spider, and FreeCell. No matter which variation you choose to play, you'll find that playing solitaire can be a great way to pass the time and even improve your concentration skills. So, give it a try and see if you can become a solitaire master!

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