Kings Corner

Kings Corner (Single Player Game)

A classic card puzzle that blends strategy, math, and spatial reasoning! This single player version transforms a traditional card game into a relaxing yet challenging solo experience. It’s perfect for quick play sessions that keep your mind engaged and sharp. Can you outwit the deck and place all the Kings in their rightful corners?

Kings Corner is a fast-paced and strategic card game that offers hours of compelling gameplay. Simple to learn but hard to master, it's a fantastic way to exercise your brain while enjoying a relaxing solo experience. With consistent play and attention to tactics, you'll sharpen your cognitive skills and become a king of corner strategy in no time!

Game Tips

Prioritize Face Card Slots Early: Always leave the corner, middle-row, and side-column slots open for Kings, Queens, and Jacks. Avoid filling these with number cards unless you absolutely have to, blocking these slots can end your game early.
Pair Off Number Cards Quickly When You Can: Don’t wait too long to remove pairs that sum to 10. Removing cards early helps free up space and increases your options for placing future cards.
Save the Center for Flexibility: Try to use the unmarked center slots last. They give you flexibility in placing number cards when all marked slots become restrictive.

Brain Benefits

Playing Kings in the Corner exercises a variety of cognitive skills: Strategic Thinking – Deciding where to place number cards can affect your chances of placing future face cards. Arithmetic Practice – Constantly calculating combinations that add to 10 reinforces basic math skills. Spatial Awareness – Managing limited board space and anticipating upcoming card placements improves spatial planning. Memory & Attention – Remembering which cards remain and scanning the board for number pairs keeps your brain sharp.

Game Objective

Your goal is to strategically place all the face cards (Kings, Queens, and Jacks) in their designated board positions and remove all numbered cards by pairing them to add up to 10. Think ahead, plan your moves, and clear the board to win!

How to Play

Starting Setup:
- The game begins with a standard deck of cards.
- The board is a 4x4 grid with specific marked positions for face cards:
  - Kings: Can only be placed in the four corners.
  - Queens: Must go in the top and bottom center slots.
  - Jacks: Belong in the left and right center slots.
  - Number cards (Ace to 10): Can be placed anywhere on the board, even in marked face card slots.
Placing Cards
- Draw from the top of the deck.
- Place the drawn card by dragging it or selecting the card and then the target slot.
- Once placed, a card cannot be moved unless you use the Undo button.
Face Card Rules
- If you draw a face card, you must place it in its specific slot type.
- If all valid slots for a face card are full, the game ends in a loss.
- Removing Cards (The Puzzle Element)
  - After filling the board or when desired, you can remove number cards by pairing:
    - Two cards whose ranks add up to 10 (e.g. 4 + 6, 7 + 3).
    - Or a 10 by itself.
  - Remove by dragging one card onto another or clicking them in sequence.
  - Once no more valid pairs are available, continue drawing and placing cards.
- Game Over Conditions
  - You draw a face card but all of its valid slots are occupied.
  - The board is full and no more valid pairs to remove exist.

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Last updated: Sunday, June 22, 2025