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Options
Show Scores...
- Displays the high score list.
Clear Scores
- Clears the high score list.
Flash Valid
Plays - All valid plays will "blink" after each turn.
Valid Play
Indicator - The valid play icon will appear in the toolbar.
A green check indicates that there is a valid play is available.
A red X means that there are no legal moves available.
Auto End
- The game will automatically end when no more plays are possible.
Confirm
New Game - A dialog box will appear asking if you are sure you
want to start a new game.
Confirm
End - A dialog box will appear asking if you are sure you want
to end the game.
Sound -
Toggles sound on and off.
Music -
Toggles music on and off.
Appearance...
- Allows you to change the background, card backs, and highlight
color.
Show Stats...
- Show the game statistics.
Clear Stats
- Clears the game statistics.
Game Rules
Layout:
The tableau is made up of 28 cards dealt in the shape of a pyramid.
The remaining 24 cards make up the stock.
Play: The
object is to match available cards that total thirteen. Aces
= 1, Jacks = 11, Queens =12, and Kings =13. The remaining cards
are taken at their face values. In the pyramid, a card is available
if it is not partially covered by another card. When a match
is made both cards are discarded. Kings are discarded singly.
Cards are turned up from the stock one at a time and placed
on the reserve. The card that was previously in the reserve
is moved to the top of the wastepile. A match can be made using
the reserve card, any available card in the pyramid, and the
top card of the wastepile.
Scoring:
The score starts at 0. One point is awarded for each card discarded.
The best possible score is 52.
Hints and
Tips
Press the
OPTION key to highlight all valid plays.
Press any
number or J, Q, K, A to highlight all cards of that value.
Press H,
C, S, D to highlight all cards of that suit.
Press the
CONTROL key to temporarily activate auto play.
Hints and
Tips
Press the
OPTION key to highlight all valid plays.
Press any
number or J, Q, K, A to highlight all cards of that value.
Press H,
C, S, D to highlight all cards of that suit.
Press the
CONTROL key to temporarily activate auto play.
Press the
SPACE BAR to turn up a new card from the stock.