Empire Solitaire/Patience rules for Empire
Object of the game
Move all the cards to the foundation, except for the last card
Deck
18 cards - One modified deck, with 18 random cards
Foundation
- One foundation for all played cards
- Once placed on the foundation, cards may not be moved
Tableau
- 15 tableau piles with one card each
- Place any card on top of an immediately adjacent card (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) with the same rank or suit to "capture" it
- Cards can also be "captured" if they are in the same row or column, with no other cards between them, and share the same rank or suit
- An empty space may be filled by the top card of the waste pile
Stock
- When selected, deals one card to the waste pile
- There is no redeal
Waste
- When there is a card in the waste pile, it must be played onto the tableau before any other moves can be made
- Only one card allowed
