Virginia Reel Solitaire/Patience rules for Virginia Reel
Object of the game
Move all the cards to the foundations except for the Aces
Deck
104 cards - Two standard decks
Foundation
- 24 foundations built up by suit in intervals of three
- The 1st row is built from Two to Jack (2, 5, 8, J)
- The 2nd row is built from Three to Queen (3, 6, 9, Q)
- The 3rd row is built from Four to King (4, 7, 10, K)
- No base card may be built upon until it is placed in its proper row
- The top card of each column is available for play
Reserve
- Eight reserves with one card each
- The top card of each column is available for play on the foundations
- No building is allowed on the reserves
- An empty space may not be filled
Stock
- When selected, deals one card to each reserve pile if no foundations are empty
- There is no redeal
Waste
- One waste pile for all discarded Aces
- Once placed in the waste, cards may not be moved
Opening layout & Strategy
Aces in the reserves are discarded, and any base card that is present but in the wrong row is exchanged for another on a one-to-one basis. Do not discard Aces or leave empty spaces in the foundation if you can't fill them.
