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Coyote Solitaire

Coyote is a closed game played with a single deck (52 cards). The four foundations each contain an Ace. There are four tableaus that contain one cards each. The objective is to build the four foundations up by suit from Ace to King.

Odds of winning: Low

Win about 1 in 5 games (20%).

Skill Level: Mostly Skill

Winning is mostly determined by skill. A small amount of luck is involved.

How to Play Coyote

Game Objective

Move all cards to the four foundations.

Foundation Rules

  • There are four foundations.
  • 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 four tableaus.
  • 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♠.
  • Any card may move to an empty tableau.
  • Sequences of cards built down by the same suit can move together as a group.

Reserve Rules

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

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.