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Harlequin

Original Solitaire

Game info: Two-Decks solitaires type; 2 decks (104 cards); no redeal

  • Game time: Medium
  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Skill level: Mostly skill
  • Chance of winning: Medium; about 1 in 5; 20%

Object of the game: Move all the cards to the foundations.

Solitaire Rules

  • The base card (the first card dealt) for this game will vary.

Foundations (Eight piles starting with one card each)

  • Build up in suit from the base card to the rank just below the base card, until each pile contains thirteen cards. For example, a 5 can be played on a 4.

  • Ranking of cards is continuous: build Aces after Kings when necessary.

  • Autoplay is available.

Tableau (Twelve columns)

  • Build up or down in alternating colors. For example, you can play a 10 on a Jack  or a 9.

  • The top card of each column is available for play to another tableau column or to the foundations.

  • Ranking of cards is continuous: build Kings after Aces and Aces after Kings when necessary.

  • Only one card at a time can be moved.

  • Spaces may be filled with any available card.

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