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Dimes Solitaire

Dimes is played with two standard decks (104 cards). There are eight tableaus that contain one cards each. The objective is to build the eight foundations up by the same suit. Wrapping around is allowed.

Odds of winning: Low

Win about 1 in 4 games (25%).

Skill Level: Balanced

Winning involves skill and luck equally.

How to Play Dimes

Game Objective

Move all cards to the eight foundations.

Foundation Rules

  • There are eight foundations.
  • A Ten may move to an empty foundation.
  • The foundations build up by the same suit. Foundations can build around-the-corner (an Ace may move onto a King).
  • For example the 5♠ may move onto the 4♠ and the 5♦ may move onto the 4♦. Starting with the J♠ the following sequence can build on top Q♠ K♠ A♠ 2♠.

Tableau Rules

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