Characteristics

Info about Simplicity

Deck

Difficulty

Game time

Luck/Skill

Type

Win probability

Objective

What do I have to do?

Move all cards to the foundations.

Layout

Know the initial layout of the cards

Foundations

4 Foundation piles. The first foundation contains a random card (base card). The remaining foundations start with cards of the same rank as the base card.

Tableau piles

12 Tableau piles with 1 face-up card each.

Stock pile

1 Stock pile with the remaining cards face down.

Discard pile

1 Discard pile, initially empty.

Rules

Discover how to play Simplicity solitaire

Foundations

  • Build up in suit from the base card until each pile contains 13 cards.
  • The ranking of cards is continuous, building Ace after King when necessary.
  • Cards are moved individually.

Tableau piles

  • Build down in alternating colors.
  • The ranking of cards is continuous, building King after Ace when necessary.
  • The top card of each pile can be played onto another tableau pile or onto the foundations.
  • Empty piles can be filled with any exposed card.

Stock pile

  • Tap the stock pile to deal 1 face-up card to the discard pile.
  • There are no redeals.

Discard pile

  • The top card can be played onto the tableau piles or onto the foundations.
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