Why Queen of Italy feels different
The terrace, shared foundation rank, and automatic gap-filling create a very different pace from simpler builder games. Good opening choices matter more than they first appear.
Classic variant
Queen of Italy
A two-deck solitaire with a terrace of eleven cards and eight foundations. Choose a rank to anchor all foundations, then build each one upward in alternating colours â wrapping from King back to Ace. Tableau columns build downward in alternating colours; gaps fill automatically from the stock.
Choose a card from the row below to set the foundation rank.
Pick one card to start the foundations. All 8 foundations will build upward from that rank in alternating colours (with KâA wrap).
Structure overview
You manage an eleven-card terrace, nine tableau columns, and eight foundations that all build upward in alternating colours from the chosen start rank.
Strategy tips
- Be careful when choosing the opening foundation rank because every later build depends on it.
- Automatic stock fills mean tableau gaps are short-lived, so use them immediately when they appear.
- Look for alternating-colour chains that help both the terrace and the lower tableau at once.
Need more detail? Read the Queen of Italy strategy guide.