Thumb and Pouch Solitaire
Thumb and Pouch follows the same rules as Klondike but limited to a single pass through the stock (no redeals). A rule shared by Eastcliff.
Difficulty: Easy
Rules are easy to understand.
Odds of winning: High
Win about 3 in 5 games (60%).
Duration: Moderate
5 to 10 minutes per game.
Skill Level: Mostly Luck
Winning is mostly determined by luck. A small amount of skill is involved.
How to Play Thumb and Pouch
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♦.
- The top card is movable.
Tableau Rules
- There are seven tableaus.
- Any card may move to an empty tableau.
- The tableaus build down by any other suit.
- For example the Q♠ may move onto the K♥, K♣ and K♦. Starting with the Q♥ the following sequence can build on top J♠ 10♥ 9♦ 8♣.
- 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 pass through the stock is permitted. Redeals are not possible. Once on the waste, cards remain until used in a valid move.
- The stock deals one card face up to the waste when tapped.
Waste Rules
- There is one waste.
- The top card is movable.
