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Bristol Solitaire
Bristol Solitaire deals cards into eight fans of three, with a stock pile dealing three cards at a time to three waste piles. Build tableau fans by rank regardless of suit (any card can go on one rank higher). Foundations build from Ace to King in suit. The any-rank building creates more available moves than suit-restricted games, while the three waste piles add a layer of stock management strategy.
What’s Different from La Belle Lucie Solitaire
A fan game with three waste piles and any-suit descending tableau building — far more permissive than La Belle Lucie's same-suit rule, with stock management as the twist.
For the full La Belle Lucie rules, layout, and strategy, see the La Belle Lucie Solitaire page.
Bristol Tips
The any-suit tableau building gives maximum flexibility — use it to access buried cards freely. Manage the three waste piles carefully; bury only cards you won't need soon. Focus on building foundations progressively. Kings are dead ends on the tableau (nothing builds on them), so move them to foundations or waste piles when possible.
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Bristol — Quick FAQ
How is Bristol different from La Belle Lucie Solitaire?
A fan game with three waste piles and any-suit descending tableau building — far more permissive than La Belle Lucie's same-suit rule, with stock management as the twist.
What makes Bristol unique?
Bristol combines fan-based play with three waste piles and any-rank tableau building (no suit restriction). This triple combination of mechanics creates a game that feels different from both standard fan games and Klondike-style games.