One-Deck game · Game rules

Camelot

Also known as Kings in the Corners

Goal

Remove all cards but picture cards (Jacks, Queens, and Kings). You have won if your Tableau looks like this --
The Winning Tableau.

-- and your Stock and Waste are empty. The suits do not matter.

How to play

There are two phases to this game. Alternate between the two phases until game is lost or won. Start with Phase One until Tableau is completely filled. At that point, move to Phase Two. Please note that you cannot begin Phase Two unless Tableau is completely filled. At any point, you can return to Phase One, but remember that you cannot go back to Phase Two unless the tableau is once again filled. An exception to this rule is if the stock and waste are empty.

Phase One -- select the Stock to move a card into the empty Waste pile. If card is a:

  • King: Place in one of the empty four corner spaces.
  • Queen: Place in one of the empty middle two spaces of the top or bottom row.
  • Jack: Place in any of the empty middle two spaces of the leftmost or rightmost column.
  • Any other card: Place in any empty space.

Phase Two -- Remove 10's singly by select them. Remove pairs that add up to 10 by dragging one card on top of its pair.

Playing tips

It is always safest in the middle. During Phase One of play, deal in the middle before going to the edges. If you see a possible pair, place that card on the edge so as to free more edge spaces during Phase Two of play.

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.