Play a fascinating and fun version of Solitaire which is a mixture of Klondike and Scorpion.
Australian Patience Game Introduction and Strategy
Game Introduction:
Australian Patience is a classic solitaire card game, often referred to as "Canfield" or "Klondike." The objective of the game is to move all cards from the foundation piles to the four foundation piles at the top of the screen. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards, and the deck is initially shuffled and dealt into a layout of piles, including the foundation piles, the tableau piles, and the stock pile.
Gameplay:
1. Foundations: The top four piles are the foundation piles, where the goal is to build up in suit from Ace to King.
2. Tableau Piles: The remaining cards are dealt into tableau piles, with the top card of each pile face up.
3. Stock Pile: The stock pile contains the remaining cards that have not been dealt into the tableau piles.
4. Building: You can build tableau piles down in rank and suit, regardless of the color.
5. Redeals: You can only move cards from the stock pile to the foundation piles once a card has been moved from the stock pile to the tableau piles.
Strategy:
1. Start with the Stock Pile: Always try to move cards from the stock pile to the tableau piles to maximize your options.
2. Use Empty Spaces: When a tableau pile is empty, you can use any King from the foundation piles or a sequence of cards in descending order to fill it.
3. Prioritize Building the Foundations: Focus on building the foundation piles as quickly as possible to free up cards for the tableau piles.
4. Avoid Excess Moves: Try to minimize the number of moves you make, as each move may reduce the options available to you.
5. Plan Ahead: Look ahead to see where you can move cards in the future to make your moves more strategic.
Australian Patience FAQs
1. Q: How many cards are in a standard deck used in Australian Patience?
A: A standard deck of 52 cards is used in Australian Patience.
2. Q: Can you move cards from the foundation piles to the tableau piles?
A: No, cards can only be moved from the stock pile to the tableau piles or from the tableau piles to the foundation piles.
3. Q: How many tableau piles are there in the game?
A: There are typically 7 tableau piles in Australian Patience.
4. Q: Can you move cards between different tableau piles?
A: Yes, you can move cards between different tableau piles if they are in descending order and alternate in color.
5. Q: What is the goal of the game?
A: The goal of the game is to move all cards from the tableau piles to the four foundation piles at the top of the screen.
6. Q: Can you shuffle the deck during the game?
A: No, you can only shuffle the deck at the beginning of the game.
7. Q: What is the stock pile?
A: The stock pile is the pile of remaining cards that have not been dealt into the tableau piles.
8. Q: How many redeals are allowed in the game?
A: You can only move cards from the stock pile to the foundation piles once a card has been moved from the stock pile to the tableau piles.
9. Q: Can you move a King to an empty tableau pile?
A: Yes, you can move a King to an empty tableau pile.
10. Q: What is the order of the cards in the foundation piles?
A: The order of the cards in the foundation piles is in suit from Ace to King.