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Classic variant

Virginia Reel Solitaire

Build twenty-four foundations in three rows. Every pile builds by suit in +3 intervals, and in this improved variant any empty row space must be filled immediately with its base rank.

Seed: 168912Moves: 0Timer: 00:00Stock: 72Discarded Aces: 3

Move cards onto matching-suit +3 foundations. In Virginia Reel, fill empty row spaces immediately with 2s, 3s, or 4s.

Row 111111111
Row 211111111
Row 311111111
Reserve11111

How to play

  • Three tableau rows represent base ranks 2, 3, and 4.
  • Each tableau pile builds by suit with +3 jumps: 2-5-8-J, 3-6-9-Q, 4-7-10-K.
  • Exposed reserve cards are playable to any legal tableau foundation.
  • Discard exposed aces; they are never part of foundations.
  • In Virginia Reel, fill empty row spaces immediately with the row base card.
  • Deal eight reserve cards only when no direct moves remain.

Variant identity

Virginia Reel is a stricter and more tactical evolution of Royal Parade. The immediate-gap rule adds real move-order pressure and rewards careful base-card management.

Strategy tips

  • In Virginia Reel, always prioritize filling empty row spaces with the right base rank before anything else.
  • Do not bury row base cards in reserve stacks when an empty tableau slot might appear soon.
  • Delay reserve deals until all direct foundation progress is exhausted.

Need deeper guidance? Read the Virginia Reel strategy guide.