Solitaire.City

Classic variant

Beleaguered Castle

All four aces are pre-placed on the foundations, and the remaining 48 cards are dealt face-up into eight columns of six. Move only the top card of each column — down in rank regardless of suit. Empty columns accept any card. Build each foundation from Ace to King by suit to win.

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Click a top card to select it, then click a destination to move it.

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Related solitaire variants

  • FreeCell Solitaire — often called “Beleaguered Castle with cells”; the free cells give you extra flexibility that Beleaguered Castle does not have.
  • Baker's Dozen Solitaire — another full-information open packer, but empty columns cannot be refilled.
  • Black Hole Solitaire — a compact open-information puzzle built around a single central foundation.

What makes Beleaguered Castle unique

Because every card is visible from the very first move, Beleaguered Castle is a pure planning puzzle. The aces are already on the foundations, giving you a head start — but freeing the 2s quickly is still the critical early challenge.

Rules overview

Move top cards onto columns one rank higher (any suit). Empty columns accept any single card. The four foundations build up by suit from Ace through King. There is no stock, no waste, and no redeals.

Strategy tips

  • With aces already on the foundations, look for 2s right away to build early momentum.
  • Empty columns accept any single card — use them to maneuver blocked sequences.
  • Plan several moves ahead: every card is visible from the start, so there are no surprises.

Need more detail? Read the Beleaguered Castle strategy guide.