Rules for Patient Pairs Solitaire
Play Patient PairsDescription:
As in Simple Pairs, you remove pairs of cards of the same rank, but the cards start out all dealt to the tableau, so a smidgeon more skill is involved.
Cards:
One standard deck. Since suits don't matter, politaire substitutes a suitless deck of cards..
Goal:
Remove pairs of cards of equal rank. For example, a 5♦ could be removed by pairing it with a 5♠You win if you successfully remove all cards.
Tableau:
Thirteen tableau piles of four cards each, splayed downward. All cards are dealt face up.No building is permitted on the tableau
Cards on the tableau that are not under another card are available for play.
Empty spaces in the tableau may not be filled.
Similar Games:
- Doublets (Play) (Rules)
- A similar game to Simple Pairs. You remove pairs of cards of the same rank. The only way to bring any strategy into the game is by using the undo button.
- Simple Pairs (Play) (Rules)
- A game where you remove pairs of cards of the same rank. Bring your luck, not your brain, to this game.
References:
Pretty Good Solitaire