700 Solitaire Games

Alhambra

luck and skill • extremely hard • 2 decks • 10 min.

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Alhambra starting layout
Cards FaceCards BackEmpty Piles

Game Rules

Foundations · Top of layout

  • Build the top four piles up in suit from Ace to King.
  • Build the bottom four piles down in suit from King to Ace.
  • Complete these piles to win the game.

Reserves · Below foundations

  • The topmost card is available for play on the foundations.
  • Cards from the reserve can be played on the waste pile, either up or down in suit.
  • Empty spaces are not filled.

Stock · Top right of layout

  • Turn cards up one at a time from the stock.
  • There are two redeals.

Waste · Below stock

  • The topmost card is available for play on the foundations only.
  • Build up or down in suit with cards from the reserves, wrapping Aces and Kings as necessary.