Solitaire 12in1

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If you're playing Solitaire, then you probably have some free time and you like solving puzzles, so here's Solitaire 12in1. Yes, you've read that correctly, there are 12 different ways that you can play Solitaire. What's even wilder is that these aren't all of them, there are more out there but let's just stick with these. They all tend to use the same terminology and have similar goals, but what really changes them up is the setup and the moves that you can use to win. There are always more ways to master cards, and here are 12 more to try.

About Solitaire 12in1

Solitaire is a classic game that you can learn fairly quickly, but it will also require you to rely a lot on the draw to determine how things play out. Since this game is giving you 12 versions, you'll be counting on luck to be on your side to help you find quick and smooth solutions. You're just playing against yourself so it's you against the game and you're pretty much just trying to put it away. How you put it away while limiting the card movements is the test of skill and you're going to learn it each time.

How to Play

Solitaire 12in1 is a 2D collection of card games that are all based around Solitaire that you play using the mouse and keyboard. To interact with the UI and to move cards around, use the cursor and click/hold the Left Mouse Button as needed. Though each version has a different setup, the goal is a variant of sorting all the cards into specific areas in the right order. If you lock yourself out of moves, you might have to restart.

The way Solitaire is set up is based on areas: Foundation, Stockpile, Waste Pile, Cells, and Tableau. Each version of the game has a tableau which refers to the space in which most of the cards will be placed at the start. Each one also has a Foundation or a place where all of the cards will need to be moved from the Tableau. The Stockpile refers to the deck of leftover cards after the Tableau has been set up and you can draw from it if you get stuck. Waste Piles offer additional spaces for Stockpile cards to go until they can be played. Cells serve as blank spaces where you can move cards to give yourself more space to work. The game ends once you've cleared all the cards from the Tableau.

Though each version of the game has different rules, you can choose to decide what rules are in place. You can raise or lower the amount of Foundations, and decide whether cards need to be in matching suits, or need to go in a certain order. How the Tableau is set up is what changes how you're thinking.

Tips and Tricks

The game does a good job of leading you in and performing the setup so you just need to focus on practicing. If you want to improve, you should review some other setups and the multiple versions of each style. The more you play, the more you learn.

Solitaire 12in1 Game Modes

This game covers 12 different modes:

Klondike - Put all the cards into ascending order into columns separated by suit.
Spider - Clear sets of the same suit in descending order into the different foundation piles.
Ace's Up - Clear the four piles into the foundation by ascending until only the aces are left.
Baker's Game - Put all the cards into ascending order into columns separated by suit using the cells for extra moving space.
Bristol - Organize the cards into the foundation piles by suit using the stockpile and waste piles.
Russian - Clear the seven columns, one card to seven cards, into the foundation piles in ascending order by suit.
Yukon - Put all the cards into ascending order into columns separated by suit, but without a stockpile.
Monte Carlo - Cards are in five-by-five piles and need to be moved to the pile in the top left corner, diagonally or horizontally, by making pairs.
Black Hole - Clear the sets of three into the pile at the center in ascending or descending order.
Pyramid - Clear the pyramid with pairs of the same suit adding up to 13.
Free Cell - Put all the cards into ascending order into columns separated by suit and use the cells for more movement.
Golf - Clear the foundation columns by pairing the top cards with an ascending or descending card on the waste pile.

Game Details

Developer: Playades
Platforms: Web Browser (PC and mobile)
Languages: English

FAQs

How many ways are there to play Solitaire in addition to Solitaire 12in1?

Solitaire has versions that are far more recognized than others, but it's said that the number of documented ways to play the game numbers in the hundreds.

Can I make Solitaire 12in1 harder?

If you've mastered Solitaire in various forms, you can increase the challenge by imposing more restrictions on yourself, adding a timer, or limiting the number of moves you can make.