Carlton Solitaire
Carlton is played with two standard decks (104 cards). The objective is to build the eight foundations up by the same suit.
Difficulty: Average
Rules provide a challenge.
Odds of winning: Very Low
Win about 3 in 50 games (6%).
Duration: Long
More than 10 minutes per game.
Skill Level: Mostly Skill
Winning is mostly determined by skill. A small amount of luck is involved.
How to Play Carlton
Game Objective
Move all cards to the eight foundations.
Foundation Rules
- There are eight 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♣.
- Cards on the foundation may be moved.
Tableau Rules
- There are eight tableaus.
- Any card may move to an empty tableau.
- The tableaus build down by alternating colors.
- For example the 10♠ may move onto the J♦ and the 10♥ may move onto the J♣. Starting with the 10♥ the following sequence can build on top 9♠ 8♦ 7♣.
- Sequences of cards built down by alternating color can move together as a group.
Stock Rules
- The stock deals one card face up to each of the tableaus when tapped.
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