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Download on Google Play- Each player uses their own 52-card deck with different backs.
- Each player sets up a standard Klondike tableau.
- Place 8 shared foundation piles between both players.
- Make any legal Klondike moves in your own tableau.
- Play to any shared foundation pile (build up by suit from Ace to King).
- Draw from your own stock pile as in standard Klondike.
- Each card played to foundations is one point.
- Player who contributes the most cards to foundations wins.
Rules
Double Solitaire turns the solo experience of Klondike into a competitive two-player race. Both players set up standard Klondike layouts side by side and share a common set of foundations, racing to build them up while managing their own tableaux.
Objective
Play more cards to the shared foundations than your opponent. The player who contributes the most cards wins.
Setup
- Players: 2 players.
- Decks: Each player uses their own standard 52-card deck (different backs recommended).
- Layouts: Each player sets up a standard Klondike tableau in front of them.
- Shared Foundations: 8 foundation piles (4 per suit, since there are 2 of each suit) in the center between both players.
Gameplay
- Turns: Players alternate turns (or play simultaneously in some versions).
- Standard Klondike Play: On your turn, make any legal Klondike moves in your own tableau.
- Shared Foundations: Either player can play to any shared foundation pile. Foundations build up by suit from Ace to King.
- Stock: Each player has their own stock pile, drawn in the standard Klondike manner.
Tips and Strategies
- Play to foundations aggressively — every card you place is a point and denies your opponent the chance to play their matching card.
- Watch your opponent's tableau for clues about what they need from the foundations.
- Speed matters in simultaneous versions — quick recognition wins.
Tips & Strategy
Be aggressive about playing to foundations. The player who gets their Aces out first has a huge advantage in controlling the foundation piles.
Sometimes it is worth delaying a tableau move to play a card to foundations first, preventing your opponent from claiming that space.
Trivia & Fun Facts
In simultaneous Double Solitaire, both players can legally reach for the same foundation at the same time, creating exciting moments of competition.
How many foundation piles are shared in Double Solitaire?
History & Culture
Double Solitaire is a natural evolution of Klondike that has been played wherever two people wanted to compete at patience games.
Double Solitaire is a beloved variant that proves solitaire concepts can create engaging competitive experiences.
Variations & House Rules
Turn-based versions alternate turns. Simultaneous versions have both players playing at once. Some versions score by cards remaining rather than cards played.
Simultaneous play is more exciting but messier. Turn-based play is fairer but slower. Choose based on your group's preference.
