Rules
In this game, there are ten columns. The first column contains eight cards, the second column contains seven cards, the third contains six and so on until the eighth and ninth columns each contain one card. The tenth column is left empty at the start of the game. All cards in each column except for the top card are faced down.
The object of the game is to release two red aces and two black aces (regardless of suit) to become foundations and to build each of them up, by color, to kings, while at the same time building four columns of cards in the tableau, each starting with a King and built down by alternating color.
All exposed cards are available for play to be placed either on the foundations or in the tableau. Building in the tableau is down by alternating color. Sequences can be moved in part or in whole, but empty columns can only be filled by a King, or a sequence that begins with a King.
When there are no more moves to be played, one card is placed onto each column from the stock; afterwards, play proceeds as normal. This cycle continues until the entire stock has run out.
When a sequence that starts with a King, ends with an Ace, and is built down in alternating colors is formed, it may be discarded at the player's discretion.
The game ends when the stock has run out. The game is won when 52 cards are built onto the four foundations while four King sequences are discarded.
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