Solitaire Rush
Solitaire Rush is WorldWinner's timed, point-scored version of Klondike Solitaire. A standard 52-card deck is dealt into seven columns, and you build four ace piles by suit from Ace to King. WorldWinner's help center lists 10 points for each card revealed, 10 for each card played from the deck, and 50 points for an Ace on its pile, falling by 5 per card to a floor of 5, plus a time bonus. Practice is free, and you can compete for cash prizes where available; availability varies by location, device, and account.
Verified facts
| Category | Card Games |
|---|---|
| Genre | Card, Solitaire, Skill game |
| Typical session length | Timed game; the countdown clock is shown in-game |
| Modes | 5 modes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Practice play | Yes, free |
| Cash tournaments | Yes, where available |
| Last reviewed | 2026-09-20 |
How to play Solitaire Rush
- Objective
- Sort the shuffled deck onto four ace piles, one per suit, building each from Ace up to King before time runs out. The game is scored, so every card revealed, every card played from the draw pile, and every card added to an ace pile counts, and WorldWinner says that the faster the deck is sorted, the bigger the time bonus.
- Setup
- WorldWinner's help center describes a standard 52-card deck dealt into seven columns: one card in the first column, two in the second, and so on up to seven. The top card of each column is face up and the rest are face down. These seven columns are the tableau. The rest of the deck sits in the draw pile at the top right, and the four ace piles are built at the top left.
- Controls
- In the tableau, a card can be placed on a card one rank higher of the opposite color, for example a red 5 on a black 6, and stacked cards can be moved as a group. Moving a card off a face-down card turns that card face up. Tap the draw pile to be dealt one or three cards, depending on the game mode; in a three-card mode only the top face-up card can be used, and the card beneath becomes available once it is played. In standard rules only a King, or a group starting with a King, can fill an empty tableau slot. A card on an ace pile can be moved back to the tableau, but WorldWinner says it costs points. The undo button, or a double tap on mobile, reverses the last move; the points from that move are removed and can be regained by making the move again.
- How a game ends
- WorldWinner states that the game ends when all 52 cards have been revealed and moved to the ace piles, or when there are no moves remaining and you select the End button. The game is played against a clock, and the time bonus depends on the seconds remaining.
How Solitaire Rush scoring works
The values below are the ones published in WorldWinner's help center article for Solitaire Rush, as of the review date on this page. Values can change between releases, so see the in-game scoring table for current values.
| Action | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Revealing a face-down card | 10 points | The opening deal places 21 face-down cards in the tableau. |
| Playing a card from the deck | 10 points | |
| Ace moved to an ace pile | 50 points | |
| Each later card on an ace pile | 5 fewer points than the card before, down to a floor of 5 | WorldWinner's example: 2s are worth 45 points, 3s are worth 40, and so on. |
| Resetting the draw pile in 3-Card mode | -20 points after two free resets | |
| Resetting the draw pile in 1-Card mode | -100 points | WorldWinner states that there are no free redraws in 1-Card mode. |
| Moving a card from an ace pile back to the tableau | Costs points | WorldWinner does not publish the amount. See the in-game scoring table for current values. |
| Undoing a move | Removes the points that move scored | The points come back if the same move is made again. |
| Time bonus | Seconds remaining x (X / 52) x 1 point | This is the formula as WorldWinner publishes it. The article does not define X; see the in-game scoring table for current values. |
Worked scoring example
Suppose that in a 3-Card game you reveal 15 face-down cards (15 x 10 = 150 points) and play 12 cards from the deck (12 x 10 = 120 points). You move all four Aces to the ace piles (4 x 50 = 200), all four 2s (4 x 45 = 180), and two 3s (2 x 40 = 80), for 460 more. You reset the draw pile three times: the first two resets are free and the third costs 20 points. That is 150 + 120 + 460 - 20 = 710 points before the time bonus, which is added at the end from the seconds remaining. Following the published step-down, a full suit from Ace to King adds up to 290 points on its ace pile, and most of that comes from the low cards.
Skill and fairness
Solitaire Rush turns Klondike into a scoring contest. Points depend on which cards you choose to move, how you handle the draw pile, and how much time is left, not only on whether the board is solved. WorldWinner's corporate site says of Solitaire Rush that players receive the same card layout and compete for the highest score through speed, efficiency, and decision making.
WorldWinner matches opponents using a per-game skill rating, and WorldWinner states that players never face bots. A newer player is normally paired with others at a similar level in Solitaire Rush specifically.
The scoring pays the most for low cards on the ace piles: 50 for an Ace and 45 for a 2, against 5 for a 10 through King. Draw pile resets are the main penalty, and they are far more expensive in 1-Card mode (100 points each) than in 3-Card mode (20 points after two free resets).
No outcome is guaranteed, and an entry fee can be lost. WorldWinner's published availability list says card games are not offered for cash in Indiana and Maine. Cash play in general varies by location, device, and account, and eligibility is checked before entry to a paid tournament. Practice games are free.
Expert tips for Solitaire Rush
- Make the first turn off the draw deck. This is the first tip in WorldWinner's help center article. Turning the draw pile before committing tableau moves shows more cards before you choose between moves that look equal.
- Always make a play that exposes a face-down card. WorldWinner lists this tip twice. A reveal scores 10 points and is the only way to create new moves. When two moves are available, take the one that flips a card.
- Free cards from the biggest pile. WorldWinner advises making plays that free face-down cards from the biggest pile. The seventh column starts with six face-down cards, the most on the board.
- Always move Aces and 2s to the ace piles. This is WorldWinner's tip, and the scoring supports it: an Ace is worth 50 points and a 2 is worth 45, the two largest awards in the game.
- Do not open a slot without a King ready. WorldWinner's tips say not to uncover a spot unless you have a King ready to take it. In standard rules only a King, or a group starting with a King, can fill an empty tableau slot.
- Look at blocking cards before placing a King. WorldWinner also says to think about which Kings to use in empty columns. Check what each King is covering, and which Queens are available to follow it, before choosing.
- Pull cards from the foundation when it unblocks the board. WorldWinner lists pulling cards from the foundation pile as a tip. Moving a card back costs points, so use it when the card that comes down lets a blocked card move and leads to reveals.
- Use undo to peek at upcoming cards. WorldWinner's tips include using the undo button to peek. Undo removes the points the move scored, and they return if the move is made again, so the real cost is time.
- Know how the draw pile cycles. WorldWinner notes that bottom cards cycle when moving from the draw pile. In 3-Card mode, playing a card changes which cards surface on the next pass. Make every tableau move before a reset, because a third reset costs 20 points in 3-Card mode and every reset costs 100 in 1-Card mode.
Solitaire Rush modes
3-Card Draw
Available nowWorldWinner describes this as the standard rules and scoring for Solitaire Rush. The draw pile deals three cards at a time and only the top face-up card can be used. Two draw pile resets are free, and each reset after that costs 20 points.
1-Card Draw
Available nowStandard rules and scoring, but only one card is drawn from the deck at a time. WorldWinner states that there are no free redraws in this mode and that resetting the draw pile costs 100 points.
Any Card
Available nowStandard scoring, but any card can be moved to an empty column instead of just Kings.
Queens Only
Available nowWorldWinner describes this mode as standard scoring and rules, except that Queens are the highest value card instead of Kings.
Ace in the Hole
Available nowWorldWinner describes this mode as standard scoring and rules, but all Aces start in the foundation.
Solitaire Rush questions, answered
- Can you play Solitaire Rush on WorldWinner for real money?
- WorldWinner offers Solitaire Rush in paid-entry skill tournaments where players compete for cash prizes where available. Winnings are never guaranteed, and availability varies by location, device, and account. WorldWinner's published list says card games are not offered for cash in Indiana and Maine.
- How is Solitaire Rush scored on WorldWinner?
- WorldWinner's help center lists 10 points for revealing a card and 10 for playing a card from the deck. An Ace moved to its ace pile is worth 50 points, and each later card is worth 5 fewer until the value reaches 5. A time bonus is added from the seconds remaining. See the in-game scoring table for current values.
- How much does resetting the draw pile cost in Solitaire Rush?
- In 3-Card mode, WorldWinner states that the first two resets are free and each reset after that costs 20 points. In 1-Card mode there are no free redraws, and resetting the draw pile costs 100 points.
- What are the Solitaire Rush game modes?
- WorldWinner lists five: 3-Card Draw, 1-Card Draw, Any Card (any card can fill an empty column), Queens Only (Queens are the highest card instead of Kings), and Ace in the Hole (all Aces start in the foundation). The tournament listing shows which mode is being played.
- How does the time bonus work in Solitaire Rush?
- WorldWinner publishes the formula as seconds remaining x X/52 x 1 point, without defining X in the article. The bonus is scaled by a fraction of the 52 cards, so time left is worth more on a board that is further along. See the in-game scoring table for current values.
- Does undo cost points in Solitaire Rush?
- WorldWinner states that the points made from an undone move are removed from the score and can be regained by redoing the same move. There is no separate penalty listed, but each undo uses clock time.
- Do both players get the same cards in Solitaire Rush?
- WorldWinner's corporate site says of Solitaire Rush that players receive the same card layout and compete for the highest score. Score differences come from move choices, draw pile handling, and time used.
- Can I play Solitaire Rush for free?
- Yes. Practice games have no entry fee and no cash prize. Practice is a sensible way to learn the point values and the reset costs in each mode before entering a cash tournament.
- Is Solitaire Rush on WorldWinner skill based?
- Results depend on move choices, draw pile management, and speed. WorldWinner matches opponents by a per-game skill rating and states that players never face bots. It is skill-based tournament play, and no result is guaranteed.
