700 Solitaire Games

Tortoise

luck and skill • even win-loss • 2 decks • 10 min.

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Tortoise starting layout
Cards FaceCards BackEmpty Piles

Game Rules

Foundations · Top of layout

  • The foundations are not built on to directly.
  • The goal is to create eight suites of 13 cards of the same suit from King to Ace.
  • Complete these piles to win the game.

Tableau · Below foundations

  • Build down in suit.
  • Any face up card and all the cards above it can be moved to the other tableau piles.
  • Nothing can be placed on an Ace.
  • As face down cards become exposed, they can be flipped over and are now available for play.
  • Empty spaces can be filled by any card.