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Cleopatra Solitaire

Cleopatra is played with two standard decks (104 cards). The objective is to build the eight foundations up by the same suit.

Odds of winning: Very High

Win about 4 in 5 games (80%).

Skill Level: Balanced

Winning involves skill and luck equally.

How to Play Cleopatra

Game Objective

Move all cards to the eight foundations.

Foundation Rules

  • There are eight 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♠.
  • Cards on the foundation may be moved.

Tableau Rules

  • There are thirteen tableaus.
  • Any card may move to an empty tableau.
  • The tableaus build down by the same suit.
  • For example the 6♠ may move onto the 7♠ and the 6♥ may move onto the 7♥. Starting with the 6♠ the following sequence can build on top 5♠ 4♠ 3♠ 2♠.
  • 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.

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