Italian Solitaire - Italian solitaire gaming

Enjoy the traditional Italian solitaire experience on your mobile device, featuring classic Italian and Neapolitan playing cards that are popular worldwide for card games originating from various Italian regions.

Game Rules

Objective: Clear the board by removing all cards by arranging them in ascending or descending numerical order by suit in the foundation row.

Setup:

Use a standard 52-card deck.

Shuffle the deck and deal 45 cards face-down in nine rows:

First four rows: 7 cards each.

Last five rows: 6 cards each.

Place the remaining 7 cards in a draw pile, turning the top card face-up next to it.

Create a foundation row above the board for stacking cards by suit in ascending (e.g., 4♥ on 5♥) or descending (e.g., 6♥ on 5♥) order. Cards of the same rank but different suits (e.g., 5♦ on 5♥) can also be stacked.

Gameplay:

Moving Cards:

Move cards from the board to the foundation row if they follow the numerical order by suit (e.g., place a 4♥ or 6♥ on a 5♥, or a 5♦/5♣ on a 5♥).

Click a card to select it, then click the destination card to move it.

Exposing Hidden Cards: Click a face-down card to turn it face-up if it’s exposed (no cards on top).

Draw Pile: If no moves are available, draw a card from the draw pile by clicking it. You can draw only three times. After the third draw, rely solely on board cards.

Empty Spaces: Fill any empty space on the board with any card from the board or draw pile.

Foundation Row: Cards in the foundation row cannot be moved once placed.

Undo: Use the “Undo” button to reverse your last move.

Winning:

Win by clearing all cards from the board to the foundation row.

Losing:

Lose if you cannot clear the board after drawing three cards from the draw pile and no further moves are possible.

Features

♦ Detailed instructions for all games (accessible by tapping the designated line on the home screen)

♣ 19 different solitaire variations

♠ Automatic saving: continue from your last position in the game

♥ Game statistics (stored off-site)

♦ Quick positioning with a double tap

♣ Online leaderboards (integrated with Play Games)

♠ Auto-check for available moves

♥ Numerous objectives to achieve (integrated with Play Games)

Card Types

♣ French

♥ Neapolitan

♦ Piedmont

♠ Piacenza

♥ Treviso

♣ Genoese

♦ Sicilian

Solitaire Variants

♣ Coprisette

♥ Il Bidone

♦ Il Quadrato Del Nove

♠ La Coppia

♥ La Croce

♣ La Francese

♦ Napoleone

♣ Nonno Antonio

♠ Piramide

♣ Klondike

♥ Due a Due

♦ Il Dispettoso

♣ Tre a Tre

♠ Avanti e Indietro

♥ Il Calcolo

♦ Edvige

♣ Chiodo scaccia chiodo

♠ La riunione

♥ Tiramisu

Tips

Plan Strategically:

Think several moves ahead. Early sacrifices (e.g., filling an empty space with a less ideal card) can create opportunities later.

Prioritize moves that expose face-down cards to increase your options.

Manage Empty Spaces:

Use empty spaces wisely, as they are limited. Place cards that unlock sequences or expose hidden cards.

Avoid filling spaces with cards that block potential foundation row moves.

Optimize Draw Pile Usage:

Save your three draws for when you’re truly stuck. Avoid drawing prematurely to keep more options open.

Analyze the board thoroughly before each draw to maximize available moves.

Focus on Suit Sequences:

Build long sequences in the foundation row by suit (e.g., 3♥-4♥-5♥) to clear cards efficiently.

Use same-rank, different-suit moves (e.g., 5♣ on 5♥) sparingly, as they may limit future suit-based moves.

Expose Hidden Cards Early:

Prioritize moves that flip face-down cards, as these increase your playable card pool.

Target rows with the most face-down cards to maximize exposure.

Use Undo Sparingly:

Only undo moves when you’re certain it opens better opportunities, as overusing it can disrupt your strategy.

Test alternative moves mentally before relying on the undo feature.

Balance Ascending and Descending Builds:

Alternate between ascending and descending sequences in the foundation row to keep flexibility.

Avoid locking too many cards in one direction (e.g., only ascending) to prevent dead ends.

Monitor Key Cards:

Track cards critical for long sequences (e.g., a 2♥ or K♥). Avoid burying them in the foundation row under unrelated suits.

Free up these cards early to ensure they’re available for foundation stacks.