Boost Solitaire
Boost is a closed game played with a single deck (52 cards). The objective is to build the four foundations up by suit from Ace to King.
Skill Level: Balanced
Winning involves skill and luck equally.
How to Play Boost
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 8♠ may move onto the 7♠ and the 8♦ may move onto the 7♦. Starting with the 8♣ the following sequence can build on top 9♣ 10♣ J♣ Q♣.
- The top card is movable.
Tableau Rules
- There are four tableaus.
- A King may move to an empty tableau. No other cards may move to an empty tableau.
- The tableaus build down by alternating colors.
- For example the 9♠ may move onto the 10♦ and the 9♥ may move onto the 10♣. Starting with the 9♥ the following sequence can build on top 8♠ 7♦ 6♣.
- Any card or stack of cards may move together as a group. Any stack of cards may move together, regardless of their build (no restriction on rank, suit or color).
Stock Rules
- Two redeals of the waste back into the stock are permitted. Allowing for three 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.