Rouge et Noir

Game Objective:

The primary objective in Rouge et Noir Solitaire is to move all cards from the tableau and stock onto the foundations or to complete and remove four full King-to-Ace sequences built in alternating colors on the tableau. You win by either building all 104 cards (from two standard decks) onto the four color-matched Ace foundations or by discarding four complete King-to-Ace sequences in alternating colors from the tableau.

Setup & Layout:

• Deck: Use two standard 52-card decks (104 cards total).
• Foundations: There are 8 foundation spots:
• The leftmost four foundations are for building up from Ace to King by color (two red Aces, two black Aces).
• The rightmost four are for completed King-to-Ace sequences removed from the tableau.
• Tableau: 10 columns arranged as follows:
• Column 1: 9 cards (top card face-up, rest face-down)
• Column 2: 8 cards (top card face-up, rest face-down)
• Column 3: 7 cards (top card face-up, rest face-down)
• Continue decreasing by one card per column, down to Column 9: 1 card (face-up)
• Column 10: empty at the start.
• Stock: The remaining cards after dealing the tableau form the stock, placed face-down.
• Face-Up/Face-Down: Only the top card of each tableau pile is face-up; all other tableau cards are face-down until uncovered during play.

Rouge et Noir Solitaire Rules:

• Foundations:
• Build up by color (red on red, black on black) from Ace to King.
• Only Aces of each color can start a foundation pile.
• Tableau:
• Build down in alternating colors (red on black, black on red).
• You may move any exposed (face-up) card, or a sequence of cards in correct order and color alternation, to another tableau pile.
• Only Kings or sequences starting with a King can fill empty tableau columns.
• Stock:
• When no more moves are possible, deal one card from the stock onto each tableau column.
• There is no redeal; you go through the stock only once.
• Moving Cards:
• Any exposed card can be moved to a foundation if it fits the build sequence, or to another tableau pile if it fits the descending, alternating color sequence.
• When a face-down card is uncovered, it is immediately turned face-up.
• King-to-Ace Sequences:
• When a complete sequence from King down to Ace in alternating colors is built in the tableau, it may be removed to a special foundation area.

Gameplay:

• On your turn, you may:
• Move any exposed tableau card or valid sequence to another tableau pile or to a foundation.
• Move a card to an empty tableau column only if it is a King or a sequence starting with a King.
• When no moves are possible, deal one card from the stock onto each tableau column.
• When you move a card and expose a face-down card, immediately flip it face-up.
• Continue play until either all cards are moved to the foundations and/or four King-to-Ace sequences are removed, or until the stock is exhausted and no more moves are possible.

Winning & Losing Conditions:

• Win: You win if all 104 cards are either:
• Built onto the four color-matched Ace foundations (from Ace to King by color), and/or
• Removed as four complete King-to-Ace sequences in alternating colors from the tableau.
• Lose/Unwinnable: The game is lost or unwinnable if:
• The stock is exhausted, no more legal moves exist, and not all cards have been placed on foundations or removed as complete King sequences.

Special Rules & Edge Cases:

• Filling Empty Spaces:
• Only a King or a sequence starting with a King may be placed in an empty tableau column.
• Dealing from Stock:
• When stuck, deal one card onto each tableau pile from the stock. There is no redeal; the stock is used only once per game.
• Sequence Removal:
• A complete sequence from King to Ace in alternating colors can be removed from the tableau to a special foundation area at any time.
• Exposing Cards:
• Any face-down card uncovered in the tableau is immediately turned face-up and becomes available for play.
• No Partial Foundation Building:
• The rightmost four foundation spots are only for complete King-to-Ace sequences; single cards or incomplete sequences cannot be moved there.
• No Suit Restriction on Foundations:
• Foundations are built by color, not by suit (e.g., any red 2 on a red Ace).

This guide provides a precise, rule-focused overview of Rouge et Noir Solitaire, clarifying its unique two-deck structure, dual foundation system, and tableau management requirements.