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.
Objective
Match adjacent pairs of the same rank. Difficulty: Easy.
Rules
- Cards are dealt into a grid (commonly 5×5).
- Remove two cards of the same rank that touch horizontally or vertically (diagonals vary by ruleset).
- After removals, cards compact and gaps refill from the stock.
- 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.