Chinaman Solitaire
Just like Klondike (Draw Three) but limited to a single redeal (two passes through) of the stock.
Odds of winning: Low
Win about 1 in 5 games (20%).
Skill Level: Balanced
Winning involves skill and luck equally.
How to Play Chinaman
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 4♠ may move onto the 3♠ and the 4♦ may move onto the 3♦. Starting with the 4♣ the following sequence can build on top 5♣ 6♣ 7♣ 8♣.
- The top card is movable.
Tableau Rules
- There are seven tableaus.
- A King may move to an empty tableau. No other cards may move to an empty tableau.
- The tableaus build down by any other suit.
- For example the 10♠ may move onto the J♥, J♣ and J♦. Starting with the 10♥ the following sequence can build on top 9♠ 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
- A single redeal of the waste back into the stock is permitted. Allowing for two complete passes through the stock.
- The stock deals three cards face up to the waste when tapped.
Waste Rules
- There is one waste.
- The top card is movable.
