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How to Play La Belle Solitaire?

La Belle Solitaire is an entertaining and unique varietal solitaire in which elegance and simplicity have been emphasized. Translated as "The Beautiful Solitaire," La Belle Solitaire lives up to its name due to its meager yet catchy game play. Using a normal 52-card deck, the game is fitting for players fond of solitaire games demanding strategy and foresight alike.

The game begins by dealing out 28 cards into seven tableau piles, in Klondike Solitaire fashion. The first pile has one card, the second has two cards, and so on until the last pile, which has seven cards. Only the top card in each pile is dealt face up; the rest are face down. The remaining 24 cards are put in a stockpile, which is used to draw additional cards during the game. The aim is to move all the cards into four foundation piles, suit-based and in order from Ace up to King.

In the tableau, the cards can be moved and piled in descending order, with colors interleaved. For example, a black 6 can be played on a red 7. Only the top card in each tableau is free to be played until removed, at which point the card underneath it is exposed. Only a King can fill empty spaces in the tableau, so the player will have more possibilities of rearranging the cards. The stockpile is the reserve lot that provides additional cards in most cases one at a time to aid in moving towards completion.

La Belle Solitaire is a curious thing-one part strategy, one part luck-and offers a very relaxing yet absorbing atmosphere of card gameplay. Elegant in design, it is easily approachable even by those who are beginning to learn how to play, while the depth will not let even advanced players get bored. If you are a real solitaire amateur or just a beginner, La Belle Solitaire is a great way to time-share beautifully. Try your hand at this classic game, and experience its timeless appeal!