Montana Solitaire

Play Montana Solitaire online. Arrange cards in rows from 2 to King.

Montana Solitaire

Game info

  • Decks: 1 (52 cards, Aces removed)
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Game time: Medium
  • Win rate: ~10%
  • Type: Skill

Objective

Arrange all cards into four rows by suit, running 2 through King left-to-right.

The game

Setup
  • 4 rows of 13 positions
  • Aces removed at start, leaving 4 gaps
Movement rules
  • Fill a gap with the card one rank higher than its left neighbor
  • Card must match the suit of its left neighbor
  • Gaps at row start accept only 2s
  • Gaps after Kings are dead - nothing can fill them
Shuffles
  • 6 shuffles available per game
  • Shuffles only unlocked cards (cards not yet in final position)
  • Use when no moves remain

Strategy

  • Lock sequences starting from 2s
  • Avoid creating gaps after Kings early
  • Save shuffles for when truly stuck
  • Plan several moves ahead - dead ends are common

About the game

Montana is a puzzle-like solitaire where the Aces' absence creates gaps that drive all movement. Strategic gap management is the key to success.