How to Play Tens Out Solitaire

A streamlined matching game where you eliminate pairs of cards that total 10 or pairs of face cards (10s, Jacks, Queens, Kings). Speed and pattern recognition determine success.

Setup

1. Deal all 52 cards across 12 tableau piles
2. Arrange them face-up so you can see which cards are uncovered
3. No stock pile is available

How to play

• Identify pairs of uncovered cards that add up to 10: 9+A, 8+2, 7+3, 6+4, 5+5
• You can also match pairs of face cards—two Tens, two Jacks, two Queens, or two Kings
• Drag one card onto its partner to remove both to the discard pile
• Empty piles stay empty; you cannot refill them
• Continue until all cards are gone or no pairs remain

How to win

Objective: Clear every card from the tableau by removing pairs that total 10 (Ace = 1) or matching pairs of Tens, Jacks, Queens, or Kings.

All 52 cards are removed. You fail when only unpaired cards remain.

Tips

• Look ahead to plan which pairs to remove first—some choices free up more options
• Match face-card pairs when you spot them; they're easier to spot than sum-pairs
• Use pairs that uncover high-value cards buried in lower piles

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