Challenge your strategy skills in Black Hole Solitaire, where you place cards by sequence in a single stack and race against time across multiple levels.
Black Hole Solitaire is a unique variation of the solitaire game, created by David Parlett. The game is an Open Builder style game, similar to Golf or Tri Peaks, but with the notable difference of only using one central foundation column, called the black hole.
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The game uses a standard deck of 52 cards, divided into 17 tableau columns, each column containing 3 cards. All cards are face up, and the first card placed in the central foundation, usually an Ace.
A player can move the top card of any column into the black hole if it has a value adjacent to the foundation card, regardless of suit (for example, from 7 to 6 or 8). In particular, Aces and Kings can wrap around. Note: Cannot move between tableau columns.
The game consists of 15 levels with decreasing time limits.
Level 1: 7 minutes
Level 3: About 6 minutes
Level 4: More than 5 minutes
Players receive 30 points for each card placed in the foundation and 1 point for each second remaining when completing the level. You can also try the same version but with a lower level than Castles in Spain as a starter.
Prioritize opening deep columns and always calculate the next steps. Choose cards that open up many next directions, avoiding card jams. Take advantage of the wrap-around between Ace and King to effectively change your strategy.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting space of the black hole; Black Hole Solitaire will challenge your every move. Each level is a race against time, where only the cleverest calculators can conquer. Ready to explore?
