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Welcome to "The Original Solitaire," brought to you by Official Game AI. This manual will guide you through the game's features, gameplay mechanics, and strategies to enhance your playing experience. Our game follows the standard Klondike solitaire rules, with additional features to make your game more enjoyable.

Getting Started

Objective: The goal is to move all cards to the foundation piles, sorted by suit from Ace to King.

Gameplay: The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. The tableau consists of seven piles with the first pile containing one card, the second pile two cards, and so on, up to the seventh pile. Only the top card of each pile is face up.

Game Modes

Draw Options: Players can choose to flip one card or three from the stockpile for more challenging gameplay.

Scoring Options: You can play with standard scoring or opt for Vegas scoring, which can also be cumulative, to add a competitive edge to your game.

Winnable or Random Deals: Select your preferred type of deal from the Menu in the Heads Up Display (HUD) at the bottom of the screen for a tailored game experience.

Daily Challenges and Stats

Daily Challenges: Engage with winnable hands provided daily. Earn a crown for each win and medals by winning 10, 20, or every challenge in a month (up to 3 medals monthly).

Stats Tracking: Keep track of your performance in each game type, including best time, score, fewest moves, win percentage, current and longest win streaks, along with crowns and medals won.

Gameplay Features

Card Movement: Tap a card to automatically move it to the correct destination or drag it to your desired spot.

Restarting Hands: You can restart the current hand via the HUD. This action impacts your winning percentage but not your winning streak.

Undo and Hint: Utilize the undo and hint features without limitations. Note that using undo counts as an additional move.

Peek Feature: Our unique Peek button lets you briefly view all face-down cards in the tableau, providing strategic insights not available in other mobile solitaire games.

Customization and Settings

Customization: Choose your preferred backgrounds, card backs, and fronts from the Settings menu to personalize your game.

Options: Adjust gameplay with options like flip 1 or 3 cards, scoring modes, left-handed mode, and more.

Sound and Alerts: Enable or disable sound effects, auto-complete, auto hints, and tap-to-move according to your preference.

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Access game features, settings, and personalization options through the HUD at the bottom of the screen.

The HUD can be hidden for a full-screen experience and brought back with a tap anywhere on the screen.

Detailed Explanation of Klondike Solitaire Rules

Klondike Solitaire, the version of solitaire included in "The Original Solitaire" by Official Game AI, is a classic card game that challenges players to organize a shuffled deck of 52 cards into order. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the standard rules, including the unique feature of moving cards from the foundation piles back to the tableau, which our game supports.

Setup

Deck: A standard deck of 52 cards is used.

Tableau: The game begins with seven tableau piles. The first pile has one card, the second pile has two cards, and so on, up to the seventh pile with seven cards. In each pile, only the top card is face-up, and the rest are face-down.

Foundations: There are four foundation piles, which are initially empty. The objective is to build these piles up by suit from Ace to King.

Gameplay

Moving Cards in the Tableau: In the tableau, cards can be moved from one pile to another. However, cards must be placed in descending order and alternate colors (red and black). For example, a red 6 can only be placed on a black 7.

Drawing from the Stockpile: Remaining cards not initially dealt into the tableau are placed in a stockpile. Players can draw cards from the stockpile to the waste pile, flipping either one or three cards at a time, based on the game mode chosen.

Foundations: Players move Aces to the foundation piles as they become available. Subsequently, cards can be added to the foundation in ascending order and matching suit (e.g., A♠, 2♠, 3♠, etc.).

From Foundations Back to the Tableau: Unlike traditional Klondike rules, "The Original Solitaire" allows players to move cards (other than Aces) from the foundation piles back to the tableau. This maneuver can be strategic, especially in tight situations where moving a card back opens up new potential moves or sequences.

Empty Tableau Piles: Only Kings, or sequences starting with a King, can be placed in empty tableau spaces.

Winning the Game

To win, the player must fill all four foundation piles with cards in ascending order from Ace to King. The game is won when all cards are correctly placed in the foundation piles.

Strategies and Tips

Prioritize Moving Cards to the Foundation: Focus on moving cards to the foundation piles, but be strategic about when to move cards from the foundation back to the tableau.

Expose Hidden Cards: Work to reveal hidden cards in the tableau by rearranging visible cards, providing more options for organizing the cards into sequences and moving them to the foundations.

Use the Peek and Undo Features: Take advantage of the undo feature to correct mistakes or explore different move sequences. The Peek feature is infinitely useful.

Manage the Stockpile Wisely: Be mindful of the draw option (flipping one or three cards). This choice can significantly impact your ability to access and use cards from the stockpile effectively.

"The Original Solitaire" enhances the traditional Klondike experience with features like moving cards from the foundation back to the tableau, peeking, daily challenges, extensive stats tracking, and customizable gameplay options, ensuring each game is engaging and enjoyable.

Support and Feedback

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Thank you for choosing "The Original Solitaire" for your gaming pleasure. We hope this manual enhances your playing experience and helps you become a solitaire master. Happy gaming!