Bored with regular Klondike, the standard solitaire we’ve all played hundreds of times?

So why not try Double Klondike, an interesting variation that uses two decks instead of one?

The object of the game is to build sequences of sticks, but unlike regular klondike, there are 8 foundations to build in double klondike!

The game is initially dealt with 9 different card stacks.

These are arranged in increasing length.

The first pile has 1 card, face up.

The second pile has 2 cards, with the top ounce face up.

The third pile has 3 cards, with the top ounce face up.

The fourth pile has 4 cards, with the top ounce face up.

Etc., until you have dealt to the 9th pile, which has 9 cards…

This means that there are 45 cards initially dealt, which leaves 59 cards in the stock. The cards in the deck can be dealt at any time, with 3 being dealt at once.

Other than the different layout, the rules are exactly the same as regular klondike solitaire.

E.g:

– Cards are built face down, in alternate suits.

– An empty column can only be filled with a King.

– Entire card runs can be moved at once.

You might think that double klondike would be more difficult than regular klondike solitaire, due to the extra cards, but this is actually wrong.

Double Klondike is actually easier to win, because you’re less likely to get caught. There are more moves available and if you follow the right strategy it is usually not too difficult to win…

** Double Klondike Strategy **

Aces must be moved to the foundation whenever they appear.

A card can be safely moved if the four lower rank cards of the opposite color are already in the foundation.

For example: you can safely move an 8 of clubs, if the two 7 of diamonds and the two 7 of hearts are already in the foundation.

If you can’t guarantee that a card can be moved, try holding it until you have no choice but to use it.