Eight Off Solitaire
Eight Off is named after its eight cells. It is most similar to Baker's Game (building down by suit) and FreeCell (building down by alternating color).
Difficulty: Average
Rules provide a challenge.
Odds of winning: Very High
Almost every game is winnable (95%).
Duration: Moderate
5 to 10 minutes per game.
Skill Level: All Skill
Winning is determined by skill. Little to no luck is involved.
How to Play Eight Off
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 7♠ may move onto the 6♠ and the 7♦ may move onto the 6♦. Starting with the 7♠ the following sequence can build on top 8♠ 9♠ 10♠ J♠.
Cell Rules
- There are eight cells.
- Any card may fill an empty space.
- The top card is movable.
Tableau Rules
- There are eight tableaus.
- Any card may fill an empty space.
- 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.
Strategy & Tips
2 tips for the best chance of winning Eight Off:
- Keep the four free cells, free where possible. They are used to help move the large stacks of cards.
- An empty tableau doubles the number of cards you can move between tableaus.
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