What makes Tournament distinct
Tournament combines strict tableau restrictions with flexible foundation interactions, creating a game where board control comes from sequence timing rather than stack building.
New variant
Tournament Solitaire
A two-deck patience game with eight reserve slots and six tableau columns. Foundations are paired by suit: one builds up from Ace to King, the other builds down from King to Ace. Tableau cards cannot build on each other, so timing reserve fills, row deals, and redeals is the heart of the puzzle.
Move reserve or tableau top cards to the foundations. Use Deal Row only when no plays remain.
Stock (72)
Reserve
Reserve 1
Reserve 2
Reserve 3
Reserve 4
Reserve 5
Reserve 6
Reserve 7
Reserve 8
Foundations
♣ A up
♣ K down
♦ A up
♦ K down
♥ A up
♥ K down
♠ A up
♠ K down
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Row deals and redeals
Automatic row deals are powerful but dangerous because they bury current tableau tops. Use reserve-space transfers and foundation plays first to preserve mobility.
Strategy tips
- Prioritize exposing aces and kings early, because foundation starts unlock the rest of each suit lane.
- When a reserve slot opens, choose tableau transfers that reveal the most buried cards, not just immediate points.
- Delay Deal Row until foundation and reserve plays are exhausted so you do not bury useful tableau tops too soon.
Need more detail? Read the Tournament strategy guide.