Deck:
Sarlacc FreeCell is played with a standard deck of 52 cards.
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How to Play Sarlacc FreeCell Solitaire
Quick Guide
Deal Out:
Deal a row of 10 cards, then a row of 11 cards below it, followed by another row of 10, then another row of 11, and finally a fifth row with 10 cards. All cards are dealt face-up and each row partially overlaps the one above it.
Cells and Foundation Piles:
Leave room above the Tableau for 6 Cells and 4 Foundation Piles.
Objective:
Build the Foundation Piles in ascending order (from Ace to King).
The Challenge:
Working through a checkered Tableau means the Ace you need is hiding behind two cards instead of one!
Difficulty Level:
Sarlacc is a difficult FreeCell variant. It’s a great choice for FreeCell players looking for a version of the game that feels completely new and unique.
Setting Up the Game
Dealing Out the Tableau
Item 1
In Sarlacc FreeCell, the Tableau consists of 5 rows arranged in a checker pattern.
Item 2
Deal out the cards as follows:
- First Row: 10 cards
- Second Row: 11 cards
- Third Row: 10 cards
- Fourth Row: 11 cards
- Fifth Row: 10 card
Item 3
Each card should partially overlap the two cards above it.
Item 4
All cards are dealt face-up.
Cells and Foundation Piles
Step 1
Leave room above the Tableau for 6 Cells and 4 Foundation Piles, each arranged in a single row.
Rules for Playing Sarlacc FreeCell Solitaire
How to Win
Your goal is to complete every Foundation Pile. You win when there are no cards left in the Tableau or the Cells.
Stacking Cards in the Tableau
Rule 1
Although the cards are dealt in a criss-cross pattern, you can only move cards in the Tableau by stacking them in columns.
Rule 2
Cards can only be stacked in alternating colors and in descending order of rank.
Rule 3
For example, the 7 of Clubs can only be placed under the 8 of Hearts or the 8 of Diamonds. Similarly, the Jack of Diamonds can only be stacked under the Queen of Spades or the Queen of Clubs.
Rule 4
Empty spaces in the Tableau can be filled by any card, regardless of rank or suit.
Rule 5
You can only move one card at a time. Stacks of cards cannot be moved together unless there are enough available spaces in the Tableau or Cells to move each card individually.
Moving Cards In and Out of Cells
Rule 1
Any card that has no card overlapping it can be moved to an empty Cell.
Rule 2
Cards in the Cells can be moved to an empty space in the Tableau or stacked under a card with a different color suit that is one rank higher.
Rule 3
Cards in the Cells can also be used to build Foundation Piles.
Rule 4
Each Cell can only hold a single card. Cards cannot be stacked in the Cells.
Building Foundation Piles
Rule 1
Each Foundation Pile can only hold cards of the same suit in ascending order of rank (Ace to King).
Rule 2
To start a Foundation Pile, move an Ace to an empty Foundation Pile.
Rule 3
To build a Foundation Pile, add cards to the top of the pile from the Cells or Tableau. A card can only be added if it is the same suit and one rank higher than the card at the top of the pile. For instance, if the top card in the Foundation Pile is a 3 of Hearts, only the 4 of Hearts can be added on top of it.
Rule 4
A Foundation Pile is complete when it contains all 13 cards in a single suit, in the following order: Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King.
Other Rules
Rule 1
Cards cannot be moved out of the Foundation Piles.
Playing Sarlacc FreeCell Solitaire – The Layout
1.The Tableau
Deal every card from the deck in a criss-cross pattern, alternating between rows of 10 cards and rows of 11 cards.
2.The Cells
Leave 6 empty spaces above the Tableau for the Cells.
3.The Foundation Piles
Leave 4 empty spaces above the Tableau for your Foundation Piles.
The Gameplay
1.Stack Cards in Alternating Colors
Cards in the Tableau can only be placed under cards of a different color.
2.Sort by Rank
Cards in the Tableau can only be stacked under a card that is one rank higher.
3.Store Cards in the Cells
You can move a card to an empty Cell at any point in the game — and move it out if there is a suitable place for it in the Tableau or on a Foundation Pile.
4.Build Your Foundation Piles
Build each Foundation Pile in order of rank, from Ace to King. You win when all the Foundation Piles are complete!
Strategies for Sarlacc FreeCell Solitaire
Sarlacc is a very original take on FreeCell. Instead of columns, the Tableau is arranged in a checker pattern slightly reminiscent of the Tableau in Pyramid Solitaire. Otherwise, the gameplay is identical to standard FreeCell - stack cards in columns, move them in and out of Cells, and build the Foundation Piles.
The Tableau in Sarlacc looks very cool, but it’s not just for show. The criss-crossed cards make the game much more challenging, since you have to clear double the cards to uncover the one you want.
This challenging variant is much more manageable with a solid strategy:
Locate the Nearest Aces
Working up the Tableau is very challenging in Sarlacc. So start by locating all the Aces then work toward the one closest to the bottom.
Focus on Stacking Cards
It will be tempting to make full use of those 6 Cells. Instead, try to make room by shifting cards around in the Tableau. Creating columns will free up plenty of cards while leaving Cells vacant.
Think a Few Steps Ahead
Sarlacc can’t be played lightly. To win, you’ll have to always be thinking a few moves ahead. Before moving a card, consider the opportunities it will open up - and which ones it will close off.
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Game 3
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