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Save Game Positions<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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This option, when set, saves the game positions of every game upon exit. This means that if you are interrupted during play, and exit the game, you can return to the same position the next time you play.<\/p>\n\r

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When this option is not set, the game positions are not saved. Turning off the option will also delete all currently saved positions.<\/p>\n\r

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Different player names can set this option individually.<\/p>\n\r

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Keep Game Statistics<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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The Game Statistics option, when set, saves win and loss statistics for each game, for each player. To see your statistics for an individual game, start the game and select Statistics from the Options menu. You can reset the statistics at any time. <\/p>\n\r

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If you do not want statistics of your performance kept, simply unselect this option. If statistics are turned off, the current statistics will be cleared for each game.<\/p>\n\r

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Different player names can set this option individually.<\/p>\n\r

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How to Clear Your Statistics<\/span><\/p>\n\r

To clear your statistics for an individual game, start the game and select Statistics from the Options menu. Click on the Clear button.<\/p>\n\r

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Vegas Scoring<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Selecting the Vegas Scoring Option changes the way scores are calculated. At the beginning of the game, \$1 is subtracted for each card. When a card is played to the Foundation, \$5 is added. Completing a 52 card game with all cards gives a score of \$208.<\/p>\n\r

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Clear statistics in all games<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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To clear statistics in all games at the same time, click on the \"Clear Statistics in All Games\" button in the Statistics area of Options. You will be asked to confirm the option.<\/p>\n\r

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Show Date and Time<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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This option allows you to select how much date and time information you want to show in the statistics for each game. The default is to show both the date and time for each game played. Other options are to show only the date and not the time, or to show neither (so people can\'t see when you are playing).<\/p>\n\r

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Show Game Toolbar<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Most of the games have a toolbar option. The toolbar gives quick access to functions such as Undo, Redo, New Game, and so on. By checking Show Game Toolbar, the toolbar will be available in most games. To not use the toolbar, uncheck the Toolbar option.<\/p>\n\r

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The Toolbar defaults to on in resolutions of 800x600 or more, and off in 640x480.<\/p>\n\r

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Show Game Statusbar<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Most of the games have a statusbar option. The statusbar shows information such as the current score, game number, number of cards in the Stock (if any), and number of redeals (if any).. By checking Show Game Statusbar, the statusbar will be available in most games. To not use the statusbar, uncheck the statusbar option.<\/p>\n\r

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The statusbar defaults to on in resolutions of 800x600 or more, and off in 640x480.<\/p>\n\r

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Confirm New Games<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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When this option is set Pretty Good Solitaire will ask you if you really want to start a new game or restart a game when you select new game from the menu or from the toolbar. This prevents accidentally starting a new game. This options defaults to off.<\/p>\n\r

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Play Sound<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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This option turns the sound effects on and off.<\/p>\n\r

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Minimize to Taskbar Tray<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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This option will place an Pretty Good Solitaire icon in the Windows system tray in the taskbar when the program is minimized. This gives you quick access to Pretty Good Solitaire, along with all your other important utilities.<\/p>\n\r

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Card Backs<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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The Card Backs option allows you to select between different card backs. Card Backs are only visible in games where some cards are face back. Click on the card back you want to select it and then click on the Close button.<\/p>\n\r

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Add New Player<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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To add a new player, go to the Players tab of Options. Click on the Add button and type in the name of the new player.<\/p>\n\r

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Delete Player<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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To delete a player, click on the Players tab of Options. Select a player from the list and click on the Delete button. You will be asked to confirm the action.<\/p>\n\r

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There must always be at least one player. You cannot delete the last player. To change the only player, first create a new player and then delete the old one.<\/p>\n\r

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Add New Group<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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To add a new group, click on the Groups tab in Options. Click on the Add button for groups (in the lower left corner) and type in the name of the new group.<\/p>\n\r

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Delete Group<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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To delete a group, click on the Groups tab in Options. Select a group in the list of groups on the left side. Then click on the delete button. You can only delete groups that you created.<\/p>\n\r

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Add New Game to Group<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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To add a new game to an existing group, click on the Groups tab in Options. Then select a group on the left side. Then click on the Add button for Games (on the right side) and a list of all games will pop up. You can add multiple games at the same time. You can only add games to the Favorites group or groups that you have created.<\/p>\n\r

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Delete Game from Group<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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To delete a game from a group, click on the Groups tab in Options. Then select a group from the left side. Then select the game or games you want to delete on the right side. Finally, click on the Delete button for Games (on the right side). You can only delete games from Favorites, Wizard Created Games, or groups that you have created.<\/p>\n\r

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Change to Color<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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This button allows you to select a background color for the currently selected game.<\/p>\n\r

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Change to Bitmap<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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This option allows you to change the background to a bitmap for the currently selected game. Choose a bitmap from the list, or click on the Select Bitmap File button and choose a BMP or JPG file for the background. If the bitmap is not large enough to fill the entire screen it will be tiled to fit.<\/p>\n\r

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Fade Background<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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When the Fade Background box is checked, the background color will fade slowly to black.<\/p>\n\r

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Select Bitmap File<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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This option allows you to select any bitmap file to form the background for a game. The file must be either in the standard .BMP or .JPG formats.<\/p>\n\r

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MultiColor Menu<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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The \"Use Multi-Color Menu\" options toggles between the default multi-colored main screen menu and a two color menu. If this is unchecked, the main screen shows only two colors, foreground and background. If it is checked, each group is a different color.<\/p>\n\r" popid_543375399="

Restore Default Colors<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Menu Colors<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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To change the foreground and background colors on the main screen, click on the Menu tab of Options and choose the colors on the right side of the screen.<\/p>\n\r

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Available Card<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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A card that can be moved to another pile. Usually the top card of a pile is available.<\/p>\n\r

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base<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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A base card is the first card played to a Foundation pile. This is usually an Ace, but can be something else.<\/p>\n\r

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build down by alternate color<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Play a card one rank lower and of a different color on a card. For example, play a 3 ♣<\/span> on a 4 ♦<\/span>.<\/p>\n\r

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build down by any suit but the same<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Play a card one rank lower on a card, of any suit but the same suit. For example, play a 2 ♥<\/span> on a 3 ♦<\/span>.<\/p>\n\r

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build down by color<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Play a card one rank lower and of the same color on a card. For example, play a 3 ♣<\/span> on a 4 ♠<\/span>.<\/p>\n\r

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build down regardless of suit<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Play a card one rank lower on a card, of any suit. For example, play a 9 ♥<\/span> on a 10 ♦<\/span>.<\/p>\n\r" popid_754386968X="

build down by suit<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Play a card one rank lower and of the same suit on a card. For example, play a 8 ♦<\/span> on a 9 ♦<\/span>.<\/p>\n\r

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build up by alternate color<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Play a card one rank higher and of a different color on a card. For example, play a 6 ♣<\/span> on a 5 ♦<\/span>.<\/p>\n\r" popid_1504418038="

build up by color<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Play a card one rank higher and of the same color on a card. For example, play a 8 ♣<\/span> on a 7 ♠<\/span>.<\/p>\n\r

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build up in suit<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Play a card one rank higher and of the same suit on a card. For example, play a 5 ♥<\/span> on a 4 ♥<\/span>.<\/p>\n\r

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build up or down in alternate color<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Play a card one rank higher or lower on a card, of alternate colors. For example, play a 8 ♣<\/span> on a 7 ♦<\/span>.<\/p>\n\r" popid_2147103307X="

build up or down regardless of suit<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Play a card one rank higher or lower on a card, of any suit. For example, play a 8 ♥<\/span> on a 7 ♦<\/span>.<\/p>\n\r

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build up or down in suit<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Play a card one rank higher or one rank lower and of the same suit on a card. For example, play a 5 ♥<\/span> on a 4 ♥ <\/span>or a 8 ♠<\/span> on a 9 ♠.<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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build up regardless of suit<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Play a card one rank higher on a card, of any suit. For example, play a 6 ♥<\/span> on a 5 ♦<\/span>.<\/p>\n\r

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Building<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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The action of placing one card on top of another in a pile. There are many different ways of building. The most common methods of building are:<\/p>\n\r

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• <\/span>by suit - only cards of the same suit (such as hearts) placed on one another. This is the most restrictive of the common methods of building.<\/p>\n\r

• <\/span>by color - only cards of the same color (such as red) placed on one another.<\/p>\n\r

• <\/span>by alternate color - a red card only on a black card or a black card only on a red card. (also called by opposite color).<\/p>\n\r

• <\/span>by any suit but the same - only cards of different suit (such as spades on diamonds) placed on one another.<\/p>\n\r

• <\/span>Up in sequence - placing a card on the next lower card in rank, such as a Five on a Four.<\/p>\n\r

• <\/span>Down in sequence - placing a card on the next higher card in rank, such as a Jack on a Queen.<\/p>\n\r

These methods of building, and others, can be combined together, for example, building a pile up in sequence by suit.<\/p>\n\r

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cell<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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A cell (also called a Reserve) is a storage location for cards. Usually only one card at a time is allowed in a cell.<\/p>\n\r

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fans<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Similar to tableau piles, except usually the cards are stacked horizontally, and only one card at a time can be moved.<\/p>\n\r" popid_662689787="

Foundation<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Piles of cards where the object is to build upon a base card, usually up in a sequence. In most games, the foundations are built up by suit, although this can vary. Also, once cards are moved to foundations, usually they cannot be moved again. Most solitaire games are won when all the cards have been moved to the foundations.<\/p>\n\r

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Rank<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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The face value of a card. Each suit has 13 ranks. Five is an example of a rank.<\/p>\n\r

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Redeal<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Turning over the waste pile to create a new stock pile from it. Many games do not allow redeals. Some games will allow one redeal, and some will allow an unlimited number.<\/p>\n\r

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reserve<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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A group or pile(s) of cards where building is usually not permitted. In some cases all the cards of a Reserve are available for play, while in others only the top card is available.<\/p>\n\r

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Sequence<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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A group of cards grouped by a method of building, such as in sequence up by suit. In some games sequences in the tableau can be moved together.<\/p>\n\r

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Space<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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An empty pile. Spaces may be filled with cards in various ways according to the rules of the particular game. In many games spaces in the Tableau can be filled only by Kings or groups of cards with a King at the bottom.<\/p>\n\r

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Stock<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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A pile containing the remainder of the cards after all the rest of the piles have been dealt. Cards are usually dealt from the stock in some way, such as to a waste pile or to tableau piles.<\/p>\n\r

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Suit<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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There are 4 suits, Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, and Spades.<\/p>\n\r

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Tableau<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Piles of cards where building (or packing) is usually permitted. Cards may be packed on the exposed cards of each pile, according to rules that vary from game to game. Usually the game begins with a certain number of cards in each pile. When all the cards in a tableau pile have been played elsewhere, there is usually a rule about whether or what kind of cards can be moved to the empty space.<\/p>\n\r

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Waste<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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A pile where unplayable cards are stored. Usually the top card of the Waste is available for play on other piles. In some games the waste pile is turned over to become the Stock (this is called a redeal).<\/p>\n\r

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wrapping<\/span><\/p>\n\r

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Placing an Ace on a King or a King on an Ace. This is permissible in some games.<\/p>\n\r

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