Fortress

A member of the Beleaguered Castle family
A challenging game with a very low chance of winning

Fortress Terms

 

General Rules

Uses 1 pack of cards.

 

How to Win

The game is won when each Foundation Pile shows a King.

 

Building the Foundations

Only 1 card at a time may be played to (or from) a Foundation Pile.

Only an Ace can be placed on an empty Foundation Pile.

Build each Foundation Pile in ascending value from Ace to King, with all cards in a Pile sharing the same suit.

 

Building the Tableau Stacks

The Tableau Stacks are used to manage and store cards, before they are eventually moved to the Foundations.

Only 1 card can be moved at a time.

Build each Stack in either descending or ascending value, in same suit.

Any front-most card may be placed on an empty Stack.

 

Hints & Tips

Try to create empty Tableau Stacks as soon possible.