How to Play Addiction Solitaire

Addiction Solitaire is a sequencing game where you win by using 4 available slots to arrange cards from 2 to King in order by suit, with each row representing a different suit. 

How to Play

The Setup and Play Area

52 cards are dealt randomly into 4 rows with 13 cards each. The aces are removed, leaving 4 available slots. 


Available moves

  • Cards can be moved to an empty slot if the card to its left is one rank lower and of the same suit. For example, a 5 of Spades can be moved to an empty slot if a 4 of Spades is to the left of that slot. 
  • 2s can only be moved to the starting spot on the left of each row.
  • No cards can be moved to the right of a king of empty slot.
  • You get 3 random shuffles. Only cards that are not in their correct place get shuffled.
  • Cards are in the correct spot if:
    • The 2 is in the starting position of the row.
    • They are to the right of a card that is one rank lower of the same suit that is in a correct position. 
  • You win when all cards are placed in each row from 2 to King by suit.

Strategy

  • Survey the tableau and plan your moves ahead of time. 
  • Use your shuffles only when you have run out of moves. Remember, the cards are randomly redistributed. 
  • Use the undo button. You can use the undo button to try different moves. Note, you can't undo a shuffle.

What are similar Solitaire games to try?

If you like Addiction, try traditional sequencing games like Klondike Solitaire, or FreeCell, which uses empty slots.