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How to Play Tretti
Tretti is a fast-paced solitaire game that challenges you to clear the tableau by building sequences of cards in descending rank. The game is played with a standard 52-card deck, dealt into 7 tableau piles with increasing numbers of cards (1-7), with only the top card of each pile face-up. The remaining 24 cards form the stock pile, with one card placed face-up to start the discard.
The goal is to build four foundation piles, one for each suit, starting with the chosen base card (often Ace, 2, or any card depending on house rules) and building up in sequence to King. Cards can be moved between tableau piles if they are exactly one rank lower and of the opposite color (red on black, black on red).
When no moves are available from the tableau, draw from the stock pile. The top stock card can be placed on the discard pile if it can be used in the tableau or foundations, or it can be drawn into hand for potential foundation or tableau play. The round ends when either all foundations reach King or no more moves are possible.
Tretti rewards efficient card movement and planning. Empty tableau slots can be filled with any card or sequence, making them valuable staging areas. Some versions include a "pass" rule allowing you to skip a draw when stuck.
Pro Tips
- Empty slots are precious: Use empty tableau slots strategically to temporarily store blocking cards and free up plays elsewhere on the tableau.
- Uncover low cards early: Prioritize flipping face-down cards by building sequences that expose lower-ranked cards in the tableau.
- Watch the foundations: Keep track of which cards are needed for each suit foundation to avoid moving cards you might need later.
- Don't hoard stock cards: Drawing aggressively can help you find necessary cards, but conservative drawing preserves options—find the right balance for your hand.
Variations
Tretti with Alternating Colors
In this variant, only alternating colors can be placed on each other (red on black and vice versa), matching traditional tableau building rules and adding constraint to card placement.
Open Tretti
All cards are dealt face-up from the start, making this a pure skill game with no luck element from hidden cards. Experienced players use this variant for practicing strategy.
Tretti Rush
A timed variant where players race to clear the tableau as fast as possible, tracking personal best times and competing against friends for the quickest completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the starting card for foundations in Tretti?
The starting card varies by house rules. Some play start from Ace and build up, others start from 2, and some allow the player to choose any card as the starting foundation card at the beginning of each game.
Can I move multiple cards as a sequence in Tretti?
Yes, if you have a sequence of consecutive cards in descending order on a tableau pile, you can move the entire sequence together as a unit if the bottom card of the sequence can be legally placed on the target pile.
Is Tretti the same as Scorpion Solitaire?
Tretti shares similarities with Scorpion Solitaire in that both deal 7 tableau piles and involve building sequences, but they differ in starting card counts and specific rules around stock and foundation play.