How to Play Solitaire: Rules and Strategies for Beginners

The goal is to move all cards to the foundation piles in ascending order by suit, starting with Aces and ending with Kings.

1. Understand the Objective

Solitaire is played with a standard 52-card deck. The game is set up with four main areas: tableau (7 piles), foundations (4 piles), stock, and talon (waste pile).

2. Know the Setup

Cards in the tableau can be moved by alternating colors in descending order. Only Kings can fill empty tableau spaces.

3. Learn the Basic Moves

Move Aces and Twos to the foundation piles as soon as possible to clear space and free up other cards.

4. Start with Aces and Twos

Reveal cards in larger stacks first to uncover more useful cards that can help build the foundation piles.

5. Target Larger Stacks First

Reveal cards in larger stacks first to uncover more useful cards that can help build the foundation piles.

6. Distribute Piles Evenly

Think ahead and plan your moves carefully to avoid blocking essential cards and to create opportunities for more moves.

7. Plan Your Moves