Tuxedo FreeCell Solitaire

How to Play Tuxedo FreeCell — Quick Guide

Goal:
Build up each home pile by suit, from A to K (A, 2, 3, …).
Moving Cards:
You can organize the columns by moving cards in descending order and matching suits (like 5 on 6).
You can move a whole group of cards if they’re in sequence.
Max cards in a group = number of empty free cells + 1. If no cells are free, you can only move one card at a time.
Free cells:
Each free cell can hold one card. Use them to free up space and help with moves.
Empty Columns:
Only a K can start a new column.

Setting Up the Game

Dealing Out the Tableau

Item 1
In Tuxedo Solitaire, the Tableau consists of 3 columns with 8 cards each and 4 shorter columns with only 7 cards each.
Item 2
Stack the columns so each card partially covers the one above it.
Item 3
Arrange the columns side-by-side in the playing area. Traditionally, Tuxedo Solitaire’s longer columns are arranged so they’re the first, middle, and last columns in the Tableau, but any arrangement will work just fine.
Item 4
Every card in the Tableau is dealt face-up.

Cells and Foundation Piles

Step 1
Leave room above the Tableau for 7 Cells and 4 Foundation Piles, arranged in a single row.

Rules for Playing Tuxedo Solitaire

How to Win

Your goal is to complete all 4 Foundation Piles. You win when all the cards have been removed from the Cells and Tableau.

Stacking Cards in the Tableau

Rule 1
A card can only be placed in the Tableau by stacking it under a card of the same suit. In other words, you can only stack a Spade under a Spade.
Rule 2
You can only move a card in the Tableau by stacking it under a card that is one rank higher. For example, the 6 of Hearts can only be placed under the 7 of Hearts.
Rule 3
Empty spaces in the Tableau can be filled by any card.
Rule 4
You can move stacks of cards together in the Tableau (as long as every card in the stack shares the same suit and is ordered by rank in descending order).

Moving Cards In and Out of Cells

Rule 1
Any card at the bottom of a column can be moved to an empty Cell.
Rule 2
Any card can be removed from a Cell and placed in the Tableau or Foundation Piles if there is a suitable place for it.
Rule 3
Cards cannot be stacked in the Cells. Each Cell can only hold one card at a time.

Building Foundation Piles

Rule 1
Foundation Piles are built using cards of the same suit in ascending order (from Ace to King).
Rule 2
To start a Foundation Pile, move an Ace to an empty Foundation Pile.
Rule 3
To build the Foundation Pile, add a card that is the same suit and one rank higher than the card at the top of the pile. If the top card is the 3 of Clubs, you can only add the 4 of Clubs to the pile.
Rule 4
You can build the Foundation Piles using cards from the Tableau or the Cells.
Rule 5
A Foundation Pile is complete when it contains all 13 cards of 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 Tuxedo Solitaire – The Layout

1.The Tableau
Deal 3 columns with 8 cards each and 4 columns with 7 cards, all face-up.
2.The Cells
Leave 7 spaces above the Tableau for the Cells.
3.The Foundation Piles
Leave 4 more spaces above the Tableau for your Foundation Piles.

The Gameplay

1.Stack Cards by Suit
Cards in the Tableau can only be stacked under cards with a matching suit.
2.Sort by Rank
Cards in the Tableau can only be placed under cards that are one rank higher.
3.Store Cards in the Cells
Use the Cells to store cards for later use.
4.Use Empty Spaces in the Tableau
Empty spaces in the Tableau can be filled by any card.
5.Move Stacked Cards
Cards that are stacked by suit and rank can be moved together.
6.Build Your Foundation Piles
Build each Foundation Pile in ascending order from Ace to King. You win when every Foundation Pile is complete!

Strategies for Tuxedo Solitaire

Tuxedo Solitaire is a FreeCell variant that goes easy on you. With plenty of Cells and a few relaxed rules, it makes for some very casual gameplay.

That being said, Tuxedo Solitaire is still a skill-based game. If you want to win most rounds, you’ll need to approach it with a bit of strategy:

Find the Aces
Before making your first move, locate all 4 Aces. Start making your way toward the lowest ones in the Tableau to get a headstart on your Foundation Piles.
Don’t Crowd the Cells
Tuxedo Solitaire gives you plenty of Cells to work with, but you can still get stuck if you fill them too quickly. Try to leave a couple of spots open until you absolutely need to fill them.
Clear the Columns
An empty space in the Tableau is like having an extra Cell. So, clear out columns whenever you can to give yourself more room to move.

Similar Games to Tuxedo Solitaire

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Game 1
Chinese FreeCell Solitaire — A quirky version of FreeCell with only 3 suits!
Game 2
Pyramid Solitaire (Giza) — Pyramid Solitaire without a Stockpile!
Game 3
Klondike Triple — The true classic, but with three times as many cards!

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