Algerian Patience
Game type: |
Two-Deck |
Odds: |
Medium: 1 in 3 (33%) |
Game time: |
Long |
Decks: |
Two (104 cards) |
Skill level: |
Difficult |
Redeals: |
None |
Object:
To move all of the cards to the foundation pile(s).
Rules:
Foundations (8
piles)
-
Build the Ace foundations up in suit from Ace to King (for example, a 6©
may be played on a 5©).
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Build the King foundations down in suit from King to Ace (for example, a 9§
may be played on a 10§).
Tableau (8
piles)
- Build up or down in suit (for example, a 7©
may be played on either a 8© or a 6©).
- Ranking is continuous.
-
Only the top card of each pile is available for play.
-
Spaces may be filled by any card.
Reserve (6
piles of 4 cards each)
-
Only the top card of each pile is available for play.
-
Spaces are not filled.
Stock
-
Click to deal two cards to each reserve pile. When only 8 cards
remain in the stock, they will be dealt one card to each tableau pile.