Batsford Solitaire/Patience rules for Batsford
Object of the game
Move all the cards to the foundations
Deck
104 cards - Two standard decks
Foundation
- Eight foundations built up by suit from Ace to King
- Once on the foundation, cards may not be moved
Tableau
- Ten tableau columns built down by alternate colors
- The top card of each column is available for play on the foundations or another tableau column
- Group of cards in sequence (down by alternate colors) may be moved as a unit to another tableau column
- An empty space may only be filled with a King or a pile starting with a King
Reserve
- One reserve, initially empty
- Storage location for Kings, up to Three Kings may be placed here until needed
- The top card is available for play on the foundations or the tableau columns
Stock
- When selected, deals One card to the waste pile
- There is no redeal, only one pass through the stock is allowed
Waste
- The top card of the waste is available for play on the foundations or the tableau columns
