Penguin Solitaire

Play Penguin Solitaire online. FreeCell variant with wrapping sequences.

Penguin Solitaire

Game info

  • Decks: 1 (52 cards)
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Game time: Medium
  • Win rate: ~90%
  • Type: Skill

Objective

Move all 52 cards to the four foundation piles.

The game

The "Beak"
  • First card dealt sets the foundation starting rank
  • Other cards of this rank go directly to foundations
  • This card is called the "beak"
Foundations
  • 4 piles building up by suit
  • Wrapping: King follows Queen, Ace follows King
Tableau
  • 7 columns of face-up cards
  • Build down by suit, with wrapping
  • Move sequences using available cells
  • Empty columns accept only the rank below the beak
Cells
  • 7 cells for temporary storage
  • Each holds one card
  • More open cells = larger sequences movable

Penguin vs FreeCell

Penguin adds wrapping sequences and variable foundation starts to the FreeCell formula. Building by suit (instead of alternating colors) and 7 cells (instead of 4) change the tactics significantly.

Strategy

  • Keep cells open for flexibility
  • Build same-suit sequences to move efficiently
  • Empty columns are restricted - plan accordingly