SolitaireEmperor Solitaire at a glance
Ten columns hide a two-deck challenge. Alternate colors and make one stock pass count.
Only single exposed cards move and the stock cannot be recycled. Prefer plays that uncover a face-down card or free a useful waste card before drawing again.
Rules and objective
- Ten columns hold four cards each, only the top card face up. The other 64 cards form the stock.
- Build down in alternating colors, moving only one exposed card at a time.
- Any card fills an empty column. Hidden cards flip when uncovered.
- Draw one card at a time. Only the top waste card is playable; there are no redeals.
- Build eight same-suit foundations from Ace to King to win.
The table enforces legal moves and saves the current deal in this browser. Hints identify a move that is available now; they do not guarantee that the deal can still be won.
Strategy: how to play better
First priority
Free hidden cards early and keep space for single-card rearrangements.
Favor hidden-card reveals
Only single exposed cards can move, so uncovering a face-down card often matters more than creating a long visible stack.
Make the one stock pass count
The stock has no redeal. Before drawing again, use any waste card that can advance a foundation or free a column.
Frequently asked questions
Can I move a whole alternating-color run?
No. This version permits only one exposed tableau card to move at a time.
Can I reuse the stock after it runs out?
No. The 64-card stock has one pass, and only the top waste card is playable.