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Agnes Bernauer Solitaire
Core Gameplay
Agnes Bernauer Solitaire uses a standard 52-card deck, featuring 7 tableau columns, 7 reserve slots, a 16-card stock, and 4 foundation piles. All cards in the tableau are dealt face-up from the start, allowing for easy observation and move planning.
A unique feature of the game is the "cycling" foundation. The foundation piles begin at a specific starting rank and build up to the King, wrapping around to the Ace. Meanwhile, the tableau requires building sequences in descending order with alternating colors, allowing for flexible card arrangements.
Empty tableau columns have a specific rule: they can only accept a card exactly one rank lower than the base card. Consequently, creating empty spaces requires careful calculation rather than arbitrary action.
The reserve consists of 7 slots, and only the top card of each slot is available for play. The stock holds 16 cards; each deal distributes 7 cards into the reserve slots. After two full deals, the final deal consists of only 2 cards, and there is no opportunity to redeal.
Given the limited number of deals, the most crucial strategy in Agnes Bernauer Solitaire is to clear the reserve slots at the right moment, utilize empty spaces effectively, and plan ahead to avoid burying essential cards.
Tips for Solving the Game
- Remember the base card: Its value determines the starting point for all four foundation piles and the specific placement of other cards.
- Prioritize clearing the reserve: Make use of the top reserve cards before dealing more from the stock.
- Plan for empty columns: An empty column accepts only a specific card value, so identify the right card before creating the empty space.
- Don't assume the Ace is always the starting card: Always think in terms of the sequence beginning with the current game's base card.
- Pay attention to the card immediately below the base card: This card completes the foundation cycle and is the only one that can fill an empty column.
- Observe the entire tableau: Since all cards are face-up, plan based on the current layout rather than just focusing on immediate moves.
- Utilize the Undo feature: Testing a sequence of moves and then backtracking allows you to explore other solutions without starting over.
Card Controls
- Drag and drop: Move a card or a valid sequence of cards.
- Double-click/Double-tap: Move a card to the foundation if conditions are met.
What Makes Agnes Bernauer Solitaire Unique?
- Uses a standard 52-card deck.
- The base card determines the starting point for all four foundation piles.
- Foundation piles build cyclically from the base card up to the King and back down to the Ace.
- Tableau piles are built in descending order with alternating colors.
- Sequences can wrap around between Ace and King.
- Empty columns accept only a specific card value.
- Seven reserve slots are continuously filled from the stock.
- The stock contains only 16 cards and is dealt in three passes.
- Supports unlimited Undo and seed numbers to replay the same deal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which card does the Agnes Bernauer Solitaire foundation start with?
It does not necessarily start with an Ace. A base card determined at the start of the game sets the starting value for all four foundation piles.
How does the wrapping rule work in Agnes Bernauer?
After the King, the sequence wraps back to the Ace and continues ascending. If a foundation starts with an 8, the sequence would be: 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K, Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
Can any card be placed in an empty column?
No. An empty column can only accept a card with a value exactly one rank lower than the base card.
Can the reserve receive additional cards from the player?
No. You can only move the top card of the reserve to the foundation or the tableau.
How many times is the stock dealt in Agnes Bernauer Solitaire?
The stock is dealt in three rounds: the first two rounds deal 7 cards each, and the final round deals only 2 cards.