Castile Solitaire
Castile is a closed game played with a single deck (52 cards). There are eight tableaus that contain three cards each. The objective is to build the four foundations up by suit from Ace to King.
Odds of winning: Low
Win about 1 in 3 games (35%).
Skill Level: Balanced
Winning involves skill and luck equally.
How to Play Castile
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♥.
Tableau Rules
- There are eight tableaus.
- The tableaus build down by rank regardless of suit.
- For example the 7♠ may move onto the 8♠, 8♥, 8♣ and 8♦. Starting with the 7♥ the following sequence can build on top 6♠ 5♠ 4♦ 3♣.
- A King may move to an empty tableau. No other cards may move to an empty tableau.
- The top card is movable.
Reserve Rules
- There are four reserves.
- The top card is movable.
