Jack Straws
Game type: |
Simple |
Odds: |
Low: 1 in 20 (5%) |
Game time: |
Medium |
Decks: |
One (52 cards) |
Skill level: |
Balanced |
Redeals: |
8 |
Object:
To move all of the cards to the foundation pile(s).
Rules:
Foundations (4
piles)
-
Build the foundations up in suit from Jack to Ten (for
example, a 6© may be played on a 5©).
- Ranking is continuous.
Tableau (4 piles)
-
Place cards from the stock on any pile regardless of suit or rank.
-
Once placed, a card cannot be moved.
-
The top card of each pile is available for play to the foundations only.
Stock
-
During the initial deal, the top card is available for play to the foundations
or any tableau pile.
-
On redeals,
the top card can is available for play to the foundations or its previous
tableau pile.
-
Eight redeals
are allowed.
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