Solitaire
Crapette at a glance
Crapette is the French name for a richly interactive two-player patience game related to Russian Bank. It combines solitaire building with direct tactical play against the other side of the table.
Players take turns using shared houses and foundations, while compulsory plays reward careful board reading. You can invite a friend, match online, or practice against the computer.
- Players
- 2 · Head to head
- Layout
- Reserve, stock, waste
- Play
- Take turns
- Goal
- Clear all three piles
How to play Crapette online
Play free in your browser, with no download or account required. Choose the kind of table you want to join.
Practice with computers
Choose this game in the multiplayer lobby, set a computer pace, and select Play the computer. Use Show a move when you need help finding a move.
Invite your friends
Create a private table from the multiplayer lobby and share its invite link or room code with your opponent.
Find an online opponent
Choose Find an online opponent to look for other people. If no matching players are available, you can practice with computers instead.
Computer games also need an internet connection. The table handles dealing, legal moves, and scoring. These rules describe the version played here; other tables may use different house rules.
Rules of Crapette
Starting piles
Each player has a reserve, stock and waste beside eight shared tableau houses.
Shared tableau
Houses build downward in alternating colors and accept single cards.
Foundations
Shared foundations build upward in suit from Ace through King.
Loading your opponent
A same-suit card one rank higher or lower may be loaded onto the opponent’s reserve or waste.
Scoring and winning
Priorities and winning
Required foundation and reserve moves take priority. Draw one card and discard it to finish a turn; clear all personal piles to win.
How to get better at Crapette
Tip 1
Survey both sides before every move because compulsory opportunities can appear after any play.
Tip 2
Loading the rival can help you, but check whether it exposes a card they need.
Tip 3
Keep useful low cards available for foundations instead of burying them in houses.
Frequently asked questions
What does Crapette mean in card games?
It is the French name for a two-player competitive patience game widely known in English as Russian Bank.
Is Crapette played in turns?
Yes. Players alternate turns; it is not a simultaneous race like Nertz or Pounce.
Does the app use the Stop penalty?
No. The table prevents illegal priority mistakes instead of applying a separate Stop penalty.
Can I play Crapette online for free?
Yes. Play in a private room, use online matchmaking, or face the computer without downloading anything.
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