Up-and-Up Solitaire
Up-and-Up is a Trusty Twelve variant where stacks are built up continuously (allowing Aces to be built onto Kings). The stock is displayed face-up which allows for planning ahead.It is a closed game played with a single deck (52 cards).
Odds of winning: Very Low
Win about 1 in 10 games (10%).
Skill Level: Mostly Luck
Winning is mostly determined by luck. A small amount of skill is involved.
How to Play Up-and-Up
Game Objective
When the stock is empty.
Tableau Rules
- There are ten tableaus.
- The tableaus build up by rank regardless of suit. Tableaus can build around-the-corner (an Ace may move onto a King).
- For example the 4♠ may move onto the 3♠, 3♥, 3♣ and 3♦. Starting with the J♠ the following sequence can build on top Q♦ K♠ A♣ 2♥.
- The top card is movable.
Stock Rules
- The top card is movable.
Strategy & Tips
2 tips for the best chance of winning Up-and-Up:
- Look ahead in the stock to work out the longest possible chain that can be built.
- Move cards from smaller tableau chains to larger ones. Successfully broken down chains open more options.
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