How to Play

Objective

On foundation cards, build an ascending sequence for each of the four suits. You may build your sequences "round-the-corner"; that is, the ace can follow the king and the two can follow the ace. Essentially, you have to stack the four suits in ascending order.

Card Layout

A single card is dealt to the foundation of the same suit: this card forms the lead rank. 13 cards are dealt to the reserve pile, with the top card facing up. 1 card is dealt into each tableau. The remaining cards are placed into the stock face down. The waste and the other three foundations start off empty.

Rules

The top card from the reserve is always available for play on a foundation or a pile in the tableau. The top card of each tableau pile is always available to be played onto a foundation. Cards from the draw pile are turned face up (three at a time or one depend on the version you play), as you decide to do so, forming a discard pile. The top card of the discard pile is always available for play. Cards below it may not be played until the top card is played. To move cards from one tableau pile to another, you may only move the entire pile. When space is available in the tableau, immediately use the top card from the reserve to fill that space. If the reserve is exhausted, a space in the tableau may be filled from the top of the discard pile. In this situation, you may leave the space open for as long as you wish. When the draw pile is exhausted, pick up the discard pile and turn it face down, without shuffling it. This becomes a new draw pile. You may do this as many times as you wish until you win or until the game reaches a standstill.