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German Solitaire

German is a simpler builder Solitiare game. Starting with one card on each of the eight tableaus, start building up by suit. The objective is to build eight full sequences by suit from King to Ace.

Difficulty: Average

Rules provide a challenge.

Odds of winning: Very Low

Win about 1 in 100 games (1%).

Duration: Moderate

5 to 10 minutes per game.

Skill Level: Mostly Skill

Winning is mostly determined by skill. A small amount of luck is involved.

How to Play German

Game Objective

Moves all cards to the four foundations.

Tableau Rules

  • There are eight tableaus.
  • The tableaus build up by the same suit.
  • For example the 5♠ may move onto the 4♠. Starting with the 5♠ the following sequence can build on top 6♠ 7♠ 8♠ 9♠.
  • Any card may move to an empty tableau.
  • The top card is movable.

Stock Rules

  • The stock deals one card face up to the waste when tapped.

Waste Rules

  • There is one waste.
  • The top card is movable.

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