EGA Solitaire

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If you are looking for a clone of the Windows Solitaire card game for DOS, this is it. This game almost exactly mirrors the seminal Windows card game, and is quite well executed. The object of course is to sort the various suits into four separate piles; as such, the only bad thing about the game is that the different suits can sometimes be difficult to distinguish. Other than that its very well done.EGA Solitaire (DOS) is a classic version of the popular card game Solitaire, designed for the DOS platform with EGA graphics. It was created during the era of early personal computers, offering a simple yet engaging digital card game experience. The game takes advantage of the Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA) standard, which provided a limited but vibrant color palette and allowed the game to present a relatively more colorful and visually appealing experience than earlier games using monochrome displays. Traditional Solitaire Gameplay: EGA Solitaire (DOS) follows the rules of Klondike Solitaire, which is the most common and popular version of Solitaire. The objective is to build four foundation piles from Ace to King, using the tableau piles, where cards are arranged in descending order and alternating colors (red and black). Cards can be moved between tableau piles, from one to another, by adhering to the descending order and alternating colors rule. EGA Graphics: The game uses EGA graphics with a 16-color palette, offering a more vibrant and visually appealing design than earlier monochrome versions of Solitaire. The cards are presented with clear symbols and colors for suits (hearts, spades, diamonds, and clubs), making it easier for players to identify cards and suits. While the graphics are simple by modern standards, they were groundbreaking for early personal computer games. Card Movement: Players can drag and drop cards or use keyboard controls (depending on the version) to move cards between piles. The goal is to uncover all cards in the tableau by making legal moves and arranging the cards in the correct order for the foundations. Players must plan their moves to uncover face-down cards and free up spaces for more cards. Deck of Cards: The game begins with a shuffled deck of 52 playing cards. Cards are dealt into seven columns (tableau), and the player must work through these columns and the stockpile to create the four foundation piles, one for each suit. There are face-up cards in the tableau and face-down cards that need to be revealed by moving other cards. Stockpile and Waste Pile: If the player cannot make a move in the tableau, they can draw cards from the stockpile (the remaining shuffled deck of cards). These cards are placed in a waste pile, and only the top card of the waste pile is available for play. Players can flip through the stockpile to find useful cards to continue progressing through the game. Winning the Game: The game is won when all the cards are arranged in the four foundation piles, in ascending order from Ace to King, for each suit. A game can also end in failure if no more legal moves can be made and the stockpile is exhausted. Scoring: Players may earn points for each successful move and the completion of foundation piles. Some versions of EGA Solitaire also feature timed play or bonus points for finishing quickly, while others may offer the option to play without any scoring.

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