The Deal

Using one deck, all cards are dealt face up to the layout. There are 10 Columns. The Columns on each end are dealt 6 cards each. The center eight Columns are dealt 5 cards each.

Foundations

Foundations are built UP and IN SUIT starting with an Ace and ending with a King. For example, a 2 of Clubs can be placed on an Ace of Clubs, then a 3 of Clubs, then a 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, up to the K of Clubs. The same holds true for the other suits.

Columns

Columns are built UP OR DOWN in ANY SUIT. For example, a 6 may be placed on any 7 or any 5.

The topmost card in any Column is available for movement to either another Column or a Foundation.

Empty Columns may be filled with Kings.

Game Notes

Similar games include: Beleaguered Castle, Baker's Dozen, Grandfather's Clock