Aunt Mary Solitaire
Aunt Mary is a closed game played with a single deck (52 cards). There are six tableaus that contain six cards each. The objective is to build the four foundations up by suit from Ace to King.
Difficulty: Easy
Rules are easy to understand.
Odds of winning: Very Low
Win about 1 in 50 games (2%).
Duration: Quick
Less than 5 minutes per game.
Skill Level: Balanced
Winning involves skill and luck equally.
How to Play Aunt Mary
Game Objective
Move all cards to the four foundations.
Foundation Rules
- There are four foundations.
- An Ace may move to an empty foundation.
- The foundations build up by the same suit.
- For example the 5♠ may move onto the 4♠ and the 5♦ may move onto the 4♦. Starting with the 5♥ the following sequence can build on top 6♥ 7♥ 8♥ 9♥.
- The top card is movable.
Tableau Rules
- There are six tableaus.
- A King may move to an empty tableau. No other cards may move to an empty tableau.
- The tableaus build down by alternating colors.
- For example the 7♠ may move onto the 8♦ and the 7♥ may move onto the 8♣. Starting with the 7♥ the following sequence can build on top 6♠ 5♦ 4♣.
- Sequences of cards built down by alternating color can move together as a group.
Stock Rules
- A single redeal of the waste back into the stock is permitted. Allowing for two complete passes through the stock.
- The stock deals one card face up to the waste when tapped.
Waste Rules
- There is one waste.
- The top card is movable.
