Auld Lang Syne Solitaire is a simple, relaxing card game named after the famous New Year's song. The four Aces start on the foundations. You deal the rest of the deck four cards at a time and play what you can. The rules take seconds to learn. But you get one pass through the deck, so a win is a rare and delightful event!
Objective: Build the four foundations from Ace to King, regardless of suit.
The game is named after the famous Scottish song traditionally sung at New Year's Eve. Just as the song reflects on old times and new beginnings, this simple solitaire offers a peaceful, meditative experience - perfect for welcoming a new year or simply relaxing!
Auld Lang Syne is one of the simplest solitaire games. If you're new to solitaire or want something relaxing without complex rules, this is perfect!
Games typically take just 2-3 minutes. Perfect for a quick mental break or when you only have a few minutes to spare.
Unlike strategic games like FreeCell, Auld Lang Syne depends heavily on the order cards appear. This makes it relaxing - you don't need to plan extensively, just make the best choice available.
Auld Lang Syne is notorious for its win rate. Cards get buried four at a time, and there is no redeal. So complete wins are genuinely rare — the classic estimate is around one game in a hundred. Don't get discouraged. Partial progress is normal, and a full win is a real event!
This simple game appears in patience books going back to the 19th century, often played on New Year's Eve as casual entertainment while waiting for midnight. Its enduring popularity comes from its accessibility - anyone can play without learning complex rules.
The best-known relative is Sir Tommy. There, cards come one at a time and you choose which pile gets each card. That makes it a much more skillful (and more winnable) game. Tam O'Shanter is the same game as Auld Lang Syne, but the Aces are not dealt out first. Our version uses the traditional Auld Lang Syne rule: four at a time, one pass.
Each deal covers all four tableau piles at once, and there's no redeal. If a King lands on top of the 2 you need, that pile is locked for the rest of the game. Wins come around once in a hundred games — that's part of the charm.
Choose strategically! Look at which foundation is furthest behind or think about which choice keeps your options most balanced. Sometimes it doesn't matter, but thoughtful placement improves your odds.
No. Once a card lands on a foundation it stays there, and tableau cards can't be rearranged — the only moves are tableau top cards onto foundations, and dealing the next four.
Absolutely! Auld Lang Syne is perfect for children learning card games. Simple rules, quick games, and number sequence practice make it educational and fun.
Unlike most solitaire which involves complex tableau building, Auld Lang Syne is purely about sequential foundation building. No alternating colors, no suit matching, no tableau sequences - just pure simplicity!
Embrace the Luck: This isn't a strategy-heavy game. Relax and enjoy the flow of cards. Sometimes you win, sometimes you don't - that's okay!
Play Multiple Games: Since games are so quick, play several in a row. Most will be unwinnable, but that makes the wins unforgettable.
Perfect Evening Game: Named after a New Year's song, it's perfect for evening relaxation. Wind down your day with a few peaceful games.
Ring in the New Year with Auld Lang Syne Solitaire - simple, peaceful, fun!