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Nestor Solitaire

Nestor is a pair removal game. Find pairs of the same rank to discard them from play. The four reserve cards may be used at any time to make a pair.

Difficulty: Easy

Rules are easy to understand.

Odds of winning: Very Low

Win about 1 in 8 games (12%).

Duration: Moderate

5 to 10 minutes per game.

Skill Level: Mostly Luck

Winning is mostly determined by luck. A small amount of skill is involved.

How to Play Nestor

Game Objective

When the eight tableaus are empty.

Tableau Rules

  • There are eight tableaus.
  • Match cards with the same rank together. For example the 6♠ may move onto the 6♥, 6♣ and 6♦.
  • The top card is movable.

Reserve Rules

  • There are four reserves.
  • Match cards with the same rank together. For example the 6♠ may move onto the 6♥, 6♣ and 6♦.
  • The top card is movable.

Stock Rules

  • Match cards with the same rank together. For example the 6♠ may move onto the 6♥, 6♣ and 6♦.
  • The top card is movable.

Strategy & Tips

  1. Remove pairs from the eight tableau stacks before using the four reserve cards.