Solitaire AtlasBy Solitaire 1380
Solitaire 1380AtlasBoxing the Compass

Two-Deck game · Game rules

Boxing the Compass

Goal

Move all cards to the foundations.

At a glance

Just like Four Winds, but with two decks.

Base game rules: Four Winds

Goal

Move all cards to the foundations.

How to play

The aces are dealt to the foundations, with the two aces of each suit on a different side of the talon. Four cards are dealt to free cells next to each of the foundations.

Cards are dealt one at a time from the talon. Cards in the talon can be moved to free cells or foundations. After the initial cards are moved, only cards of the same suit as the adjacent foundation can be moved back to those cells. Only one redeal is allowed.

Foundations are built up by the same suit. The game is won if all cards are moved to the foundations.

New to solitaire? A few useful terms
Tableau
The main playing area, usually arranged in columns or piles.
Foundation
A destination where cards are collected in the order required by the game.
Stock / talon
Cards waiting to be dealt. A game may allow one pass or several.
Waste
A pile receiving cards turned over from the stock.
Reserve / cell
A holding area. Its capacity and movement rules depend on the game.
Redeal
Another pass through the stock or a redistribution of cards, as specified in that game’s rules.

Game-rule reference adapted from PySolFC documentation, licensed under GPL v3 or later. References describe the game’s mechanics.

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