Everyone loves that popular addictive computer card game, and EVERYONE loves solitaire (obviously), so here’s a cheeky way to play a SOLO version of that addictive computer card game with just a regular deck of cards, all by yourself on a Friday night!

Goal

Survive as many rounds as possible by reaching the score target for each round. Targets go up each round, and you use poker hands to earn points toward that target.

Setup

• Use a standard 54-card deck (including 2 Jokers).
• Shuffle the deck.
• Keep a score sheet to track: round number, bonus points (carryover points from past rounds), and owned tokens (see Bonus Shop).

Round Structure

• Round 1 Target: 25 points
• Each new round: target increases by +25 points (Round 2 = 50, Round 3 = 75, etc.).
• Start the round by drawing 8 cards into your hand.
• You get 3 plays per round.
• You also get 3 discard chances per round, and may discard 1-5 cards each time.
• After a play or discard, draw back to your hand limit.
• Play bonus items you’ve collected during the round.
• After the round is done, shuffle hand cards and discards back into the deck.

Playing Cards