How to play Accordion

Squeeze a row of 52 cards down to one pile.

Play Accordion

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The goal

Squeeze a row of 52 cards down to a single pile by stacking piles whose top cards match in suit or rank.

The row

All 52 cards are dealt face up in one long row of piles. It reads left to right and wraps onto the next line, like text.
Only the top card of each pile matters.

Moving piles

A pile can go onto the pile right before it, or onto the pile three places before it (skipping two).
The two top cards must share a suit or a rank: a 7♥ can go on any heart or any 7.
The whole pile moves, and the row closes up to fill the gap.

Controls

Tap a pile to move it. If it has two places to go, both light up: tap the one you want.
Or drag a pile onto its target.
Hint shows a good move. Undo takes back as many moves as you like.
On a keyboard: H hints and U undoes.

Strategy

Moving a pile changes which cards sit next to each other, so look a few moves ahead.
When you have a choice, prefer the move that sets up another match next to it.
Most deals can be won with careful play, so use Undo to try another line.

The end

Get down to one pile to win. Your best time is kept.
When no pile can move, the game is over and the piles left are your score: fewer is better.

Questions

How do you win Accordion?

Squeeze a row of 52 cards down to a single pile by stacking piles whose top cards match in suit or rank.

Is Accordion free to play?

Yes. Accordion on Everyday Games is free and plays in your web browser on phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to download.

Do I need an account to play?

No. You can play without signing in, and your stats and games in progress are saved in your browser. Sign in with Google or Apple to keep them in your account and pick up where you left off on any device.

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