Carpet Solitaire
Carpet is a closed game played with a single deck (52 cards). There are twenty tableaus that contain one cards each. The objective is to build the four foundations up by the same suit.
Difficulty: Easy
Rules are easy to understand.
Odds of winning: High
Win about 2 in 3 games (71%).
Duration: Quick
Less than 5 minutes per game.
Skill Level: Mostly Luck
Winning is mostly determined by luck. A small amount of skill is involved.
How to Play Carpet
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 4♠ may move onto the 3♠ and the 4♦ may move onto the 3♦. Starting with the 4♥ the following sequence can build on top 5♥ 6♥ 7♥ 8♥.
Tableau Rules
- There are twenty tableaus.
- A card may move from the waste to a tableau that is empty.
- The top card is movable.
Stock Rules
- The stock deals one card face up to the waste when tapped.
Waste Rules
- There is one waste.
- The top card is movable.
