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How long is the average game of solitaire?

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It can take anywhere from 2-30 minutes, depending on the shuffle. The average is probably 15-20 minutes.

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If my seventh column has nothing in it, can I put a card there from my other piles?

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If and only if the card being moved is a king, although the normal card movement rules still apply as far as moving the stack along with it.

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How do I get the game started?

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Basically, follow the steps in this article

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How do I play solitaire with others?

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You can't; the reason it's called solitaire is because it's a solo game.

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Can I play solitaire if I don't have all 52 cards?

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No, because if you are missing a card, then you won't be able to complete a whole set.

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How do I set up to play heads up solitaire against an opponent?

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Solitaire is single player, so you can't set it up against an opponent.

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What do I do if I can’t make any moves?

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If you can't make any more moves, you lose. That's the main challenge of solitaire.

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Can I shuffle the discard pile?

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It doesn’t really matter because you flip one card at a time, so you would get all the cards at some point.

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When I add a card into the foundation pile, does it have to be the opposite color?

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No, if you add a card into the foundation pile, it must be the next-highest rank and the same color and suit. There is one foundation pile per suit (hearts, spades, diamonds, clubs) for a total of four piles.

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Can you flip 3 cards instead of 1 onto the discard pile to make it more challenging?

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Yes, you can do that, but it will only make the game longer, not necessarily more challenging (or interesting).

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