Solitaire 13in1 Collection

Color Sort, Number & Letter Sort · Updated Apr 21, 2026

About Solitaire 13in1 Collection

In Solitaire 13in1 Collection, every card on the table occupies a specific slot, and your task is to relocate each one into a foundation pile by following the sorting rules of the chosen variant. The containers—tableau columns, free cells, and foundation piles—each have their own holding logic: a tableau column can accept cards in descending order and alternating colours, while a free cell holds exactly one card at a time. The foundation pile rejects any card that does not match its suit or is not the next in ascending sequence. Thirteen modes of play reframe these container mechanics: some allow you to move batches of cards, others restrict you to single-card transfers, and a few let you reorganise by value alone. Understanding what each space accepts or blocks is the key to clearing the board.

There's something deeply satisfying about clearing a messy table of cards one by one. Popular Solitaire gives you thirteen different ways to do it, each with its own twist. Whether it's Klondike, Freecell, or another variant, the goal stays the same: sort every card into its proper pile by suit or value. The trick is figuring out which moves the rules allow. Can you strategize your way through all thirteen?

How to Play Solitaire 13in1 Collection

Select a card by clicking on it, then click the destination tableau column, foundation pile, or free cell to move it.
In the tableau, stack cards in descending order while alternating colours between red and black suits.
Transfer cards onto foundation piles only when they match the pile's suit and are one rank higher than the top card.
Use free cells to temporarily hold any single card, freeing up a tableau column for longer sequences.
When a tableau column becomes empty, you may start a new pile with any available card from the stock or the tableau.

Game Features

Thirteen solitaire variants including Klondike, Freecell, Spider, Pyramid, and TriPeaks, each with a distinct sorting rule set.
Automatic card movement to foundation piles when the correct sequence is achieved, reducing manual steps.
Toggleable sound effects and visual animations that provide feedback on each card transfer.
Adaptive undo function allowing you to reverse multiple moves, limited to the last few actions.
Board zoom and card movement preferences adjustable to suit touch or mouse input.
Auto-save of the current game state when exiting mid-game, resuming exactly where you left off.

Tips & Strategies

Free cells are scarce—reserve them for blocking cards that halt progress in a tableau column.
When building descending sequences, focus on exposing face-down cards early to reveal hidden options.
If a variant allows batch movement, always move an entire stack at once to save moves and avoid splitting advantageous sequences.
Check the stock pile before making complex moves: a useful card may appear next instead of wasting moves on rearranging.
In variants with multiple decks, track the suit distribution to avoid trapping a needed rank in a depth-heavy tableau.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I move a card from a free cell directly to the foundation pile?

Yes, any card held in a free cell can be moved to a matching foundation pile, provided it is the next legal rank in that suit's ascending order.

What happens if I try to place a red 6 on a black 5 in the tableau?

The move is allowed because the ranks are in descending order (6 on 5) and the colours alternate. However, placing a same-colour card on another will be rejected.

Do all thirteen solitaire variants allow moving cards from the tableau to the foundation in any order?

No, each variant has its own restriction. For example, Klondike requires building foundation piles strictly from Ace to King, while in Pyramid you must pair cards that sum to 13.

Can I rearrange a tableau pile after placing multiple cards on it?

Only by moving the topmost card or an entire sequence to another location. You cannot re-sort the internal order of a tableau pile without transferring its top portion.