Solitaire
Double Solitaire at a glance
Double Solitaire gives each player a full Klondike layout and deck, then turns the familiar solo game into a contest. Both players race or take turns using eight shared foundations.
Our browser version supports classic turn-based play and a faster simultaneous Race mode. Invite a friend with a private room code, find another player online, or practice against the computer.
- Players
- 2 · Head to head
- Layout
- 52 cards each
- Play
- Classic turns or Race
- Goal
- Clear all 52 cards
How to play Double Solitaire online
Play free in your browser, with no download or account required. Choose the kind of table you want to join.
Practice with computers
Choose this game in the multiplayer lobby, set a computer pace, and select Play the computer. Use Show a move when you need help finding a move.
Invite your friends
Create a private table from the multiplayer lobby and share its invite link or room code with your opponent.
Find an online opponent
Choose Find an online opponent to look for other people. If no matching players are available, you can practice with computers instead.
Computer games also need an internet connection. The table handles dealing, legal moves, and scoring. These rules describe the version played here; other tables may use different house rules.
Rules of Double Solitaire
Your starting layout
Each player starts with a seven-column Klondike tableau, stock and waste.
Tableau moves
Build tableau columns downward in alternating colors. Only Kings fill empty columns.
Shared foundations
Build the eight shared foundations upward by suit from Ace to King.
Classic turns or Race
Classic mode uses turns and Draw 1; drawing ends your turn. Race mode lets both players move together and uses Draw 3.
Scoring and winning
Winning
The first player to move all 52 cards to the shared foundations wins.
How to get better at Double Solitaire
Tip 1
Expose face-down tableau cards before making low-value foundation moves.
Tip 2
Watch all eight foundations: your opponent can use the space you create.
Tip 3
In Race mode, keep moving; in Classic mode, use the opponent’s turn to plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is Double Solitaire played at the same time?
It can be. Race mode is simultaneous, while Classic mode alternates turns. Choose the style you prefer before creating a table.
Can I play Double Solitaire against the computer?
Yes. Select Double Solitaire, choose Classic or Race rules, and use Play the computer.
How many decks does Double Solitaire use?
Two standard 52-card decks are used, one for each player. Both players build on eight shared foundations.
Is Double Solitaire free?
Yes. It plays free in your browser with no download or account required.
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