Pop Solitaire

10 pop solitaire cards, arranged in two stacks.
2017

A vibrant card deck with accompanying gameplay.

In lieu of pips, Pop Solitaire uses color to distinguish suits. While a standard deck is divided into red and black cards, this deck uses the simple geometry of circles and triangles.

Face cards are replaced with the numerals i, ii, and iii, to create a more instinctive order of hierarchy for someone who may not have experience playing cards.

Gameplay is similar to Klondike Solitaire, but also incorporates elements of FreeCell to create a more forgiving game for inexperienced players. When playing solitaire games with this deck, the result is a tableau that becomes more vivid with patterns and color as the game progresses.

Card back cover designed by Enrique Padilla.

animation showing each of the cards in the yellow suit. a large circle shape sits in the center of the card, filled with a squiggle pattern.
animation showing each of the cards in the navy suit. a large triangle shape sits in the center of the card, filled with a squiggle pattern.
animation showing each of the cards in the mint suit. a large circle shape sits in the center of the card, filled with a squiggle pattern.
animation showing each of the cards in the pink suit. a large triangle shape sits in the center of the card, filled with a squiggle pattern.
photograph of the deck of cards in a pile, fanned out to display the different colors. the top card is a yellow 9.
the four suits, each grouped and fanned-out.
3D render of the game booklet showing gameplay instructions
cards laid out on the tableau during a game of pop solitaire
8 pop solitaire cards.