# Solitaire Expert — strategy memory choices cards

> Strategy card game played with two decks, aiming to move cards to build piles and columns. (iPhone/iPad app by Geert Jan de Boer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-expert/id1513337168 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Geert Jan de Boer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500176272)
- Category: Games, Card, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 130 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-expert/id1513337168/reviews.md

## What is Solitaire Expert?

Solitaire Expert is the ultimate card game challenge. You play it solitaire. Plan, scheme and try to win against those 104 stubborn cards. They are all in front of you, facing you boldly. How far can you think ahead? Do you dare to take risks? Can you envision the endgame? Go for it!

Solitaire Expert Rules

This game is played with 2 full decks of playing cards. Each card has one of 13 ranks, from high to low : king, queen, jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, ace. Also, each card has one of 4 suits, two of which are black: clubs and spades and two of which are red: diamonds and hearts.

Set up & goal

The cards are shuffled and laid out in 10 columns, each consisting of 10 cards. The 4 remaining cards are in your 'hand' (explained later). The goal is to get all kings at the top of a column.

Moving cards

To reach the goal of the game, you move cards from one column to another.
- you may only place a card in another column on the lowest card of that column.
- the card you move must be 1 rank lower than the card on which it lands. e.g. you may only move a jack onto a queen.
- the card you move must be of a different color from the card on which it lands. e.g. you may only move a black card onto a red card.
- cards, that lie on top of each other and apply to both rule 2 and 3, form a string of cards. You may also move such a string of cards. In that case, the top card of the string must apply to both rule 2 and 3.
- in case a column is empty (because you moved all its cards elsewhere), you may only move a king to that empty column or a string of cards, of which the top card is a king.


Building the piles

There are also 8 piles located beside the columns of cards. you may move the lowest card from a column to such a pile. the rules for this are more or less the opposite from above :

- the first card which you may move to a pile must be an ace.
- besides the aces, the card you move must be 1 rank higher than the card on which it lands. e.g. you may only move a queen onto a jack.
- the card you move must be of the same suit as the card on which it lands. e.g. you may only move a card of clubs onto a card of clubs.

The 'hand'

Last but not least, you start with 4 cards in your hand and may have a maximum of 4 cards in your hand. You may move a card from your hand to a column or to a pile, as long as you keep to the rules of the game. Also, you may move the lowest card of any column to your hand when you have less than 4 cards in your hand.

Enjoy!

## Key features

- Two-deck card game
- Strategic column and pile building
- Rank and color matching rules
- Hand management system
- Endgame goal achievement


## Frequently asked questions about Solitaire Expert

### What is Solitaire Expert?

Solitaire Expert is a strategy card game played with two decks of cards. The goal is to arrange all cards into specific piles and columns by following strict rules for moving cards based on rank, color, and suit.

### How do you play Solitaire Expert?

The game involves moving cards between 10 columns and 8 piles. You can move cards between columns if they are one rank lower and of a different color. Cards can be moved to piles if they are one rank higher and of the same suit, starting with Aces.

### What is the goal of Solitaire Expert?

The primary goal is to get all Kings to the top of their respective columns. Additionally, players build up the 8 piles beside the columns, starting with Aces and progressing by suit and rank.

### Can you play Solitaire Expert offline?

Yes, Solitaire Expert is a single-player card game that can be played offline, as it does not require an internet connection for gameplay.

### What devices does Solitaire Expert support?

Solitaire Expert is available on iPhone and iPad devices, offering a strategic card game experience on Apple's mobile platforms.

### What is the age rating for Solitaire Expert?

Solitaire Expert has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players, including children and adults.

### How often is Solitaire Expert updated?

The game was last updated on July 22, 2023, with version 1.4. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing support and potential improvements.

### Does Solitaire Expert have ads?

No, Solitaire Expert is ad-free. As a free game, it does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted gameplay experience.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2023-07-22

fixed bug: after you choose to start a new game, you are able to drop a king on an empty column

### 1.3 — 2020-08-16

Added help/strategy
Added congratulations when done
Fixed issue with disappearing cards
Fixed issue with undraggable cards

### 1.2 — 2020-05-31

Menu text font increased by 20%
Bug fixed: king not being allowed in empty column
Game made slightly easier when setting up new game
Game rotates with device's screen

### 1.0 — 2020-05-31

No release notes.

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