Accordion

Accordion Solitaire: Game Rules

💡 This game is perfect for:

• Beginners — simple yet engaging rules.
• Perfectionists — the pleasure of folding cards into a perfect stack.
• Retro enthusiasts — a classic in the spirit of good old solitaire games.
• Those looking to unwind — a great way to pass time on the go or over a cup of coffee.

❓ Why should you try playing “Accordion”?

• Rhythmic gameplay — cards “compress” like an accordion’s bellows.
• Trains attention — you need to watch suits and values.
• Quick results — in 5–10 minutes, you’ll know if the solitaire came together or not.

🎯 Game Objective

To stack all cards into a single pile by sequentially removing them from the playing field.

1️⃣ Preparation

1. A standard deck of 52 cards is used (no jokers).
2. The cards are thoroughly shuffled and laid out in a horizontal line (face up).

2️⃣ Gameplay

A card can be moved onto the adjacent card, the second card, or the third card to its left if they share either the same rank (e.g., two tens of any suit) or the same suit (e.g., any two spades cards).

3️⃣ Difficulty Levels

The game offers 2 difficulty levels:

🟢 Easy Level

Card movement is possible both to the left and to the right.

🔴 Expert Level

Card movement is possible only to the left.

4️⃣ Game Outcome

• The solitaire is considered successful if all cards are collected into one stack.
• If several stacks remain at the end of the game, the solitaire did not come together.

Enjoy your game!