Monte Carlo Solitaire: rules & strategy

Play Monte Carlo Solitaire online. Remove adjacent pairs of equal rank on a grid, then compact the layout and refill from the stock.

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Objective

Match adjacent pairs of the same rank. Difficulty: Easy.

Rules

  1. Cards are dealt into a grid (commonly 5×5).
  2. Remove two cards of the same rank that touch horizontally or vertically (diagonals vary by ruleset).
  3. After removals, cards compact and gaps refill from the stock.
  4. Clear the grid to win.

Tips to win more often

  • Clear pairs that create the best compaction for new neighbors.
  • Track which ranks still hide in the stock.
  • Avoid isolating a singleton when its match is buried.

FAQ

Do diagonal cards count as adjacent?

In this version, follow the in-game highlight — pairs must be neighbors according to the active rules.

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