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Chinaman Solitaire

Just like Klondike (Draw Three) but limited to a single redeal (two passes through) of the stock.

Odds of winning: Low

Win about 1 in 5 games (20%).

Skill Level: Balanced

Winning involves skill and luck equally.

How to Play Chinaman

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♣.
  • The top card is movable.

Tableau Rules

  • There are seven tableaus.
  • A King may move to an empty tableau. No other cards may move to an empty tableau.
  • The tableaus build down by any other suit.
  • For example the 10♠ may move onto the J♥, J♣ and J♦. Starting with the 10♥ the following sequence can build on top 9♠ 8♥ 7♦ 6♣.
  • Any card or stack of cards may move together as a group. Any stack of cards may move together, regardless of their build (no restriction on rank, suit or color).

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 three cards face up to the waste when tapped.

Waste Rules

  • There is one waste.
  • The top card is movable.

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