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What is Double Easthaven Solitaire?
Double Easthaven is the two-deck version of Easthaven Solitaire. It uses 104 cards dealt into 8 tableau columns of 3 face-up cards each. The remaining cards form the stock. Instead of drawing to a waste pile, the stock deals one card face-up to each tableau column simultaneously. Build down by alternating color in the tableau, and build eight foundations up by suit from Ace to King. Empty columns accept any card. The win rate is approximately 15 percent.
Double Easthaven Solitaire history
Easthaven itself is a Klondike variant where the stock deals cards directly to the tableau rather than to a waste pile. Double Easthaven extends this concept to two decks, creating a wider layout with more cards to manage. The direct-to-tableau dealing mechanism creates a unique challenge because each deal changes the state of every column simultaneously, requiring players to plan around incoming cards.
How to play Double Easthaven Solitaire
104 cards are dealt into 8 columns of 3 face-up cards each (24 cards in the tableau). The remaining 80 cards form the stock. Eight foundations build up by suit from Ace to King.
- Scan the 8 columns for Aces and move them to foundations immediately.
- Build down by alternating color in the tableau. You can move single cards or properly ordered sequences between columns.
- When ready, tap the stock to deal one card face-up to each of the 8 tableau columns. This adds 8 new cards at once.
- Empty columns accept any card or sequence. Use empty columns to reorganize long runs and expose buried cards.
- Continue building foundations and dealing from stock until all 104 cards are on foundations or no more moves are possible.
Strategies to win Double Easthaven Solitaire
- Create empty columns before dealing from stock. New cards are dealt to every column, so an empty column becomes occupied after each deal. Use the empty space productively before it fills up.
- Keep foundations balanced between both sets of suits. With two decks, you have two foundation piles per suit, and advancing one too far can lock up needed cards.
- Think about what cards might come next. Since dealing from stock adds cards to every column, a column with a clean sequence could be disrupted by a poorly-placed incoming card.
- Build long same-suit sequences when possible. While alternating-color builds are valid, same-suit sequences can move to foundations more efficiently.
Double Easthaven Solitaire rules and objective
Objective: move all 104 cards to eight foundations (A to K by suit, two per suit). 8 columns of 3 face-up cards. Build down by alternating color. Stock deals one card to each column at a time. Empty columns accept any card. No redeals.
Game setup
| Element | Setup |
|---|---|
| Deck | 2 standard 52-card decks (104 cards) |
| Tableau | 8 columns of 3 face-up cards each |
| Stock | 80 cards; deals 1 to each column |
| Foundations | 8 piles, built A to K by suit (2 per suit) |
| Build rule | Down by alternating color |
| Empty column | Any card or sequence |
| Redeals | None |
| Win condition | All 104 cards on foundations |
Double Easthaven variants and similar games
Easthaven Solitaire is the single-deck version with 7 columns. Double Klondike also uses two decks but draws to a waste pile instead of dealing to tableau columns. Forty Thieves is another two-deck game with same-suit building.
How difficult is Double Easthaven Solitaire?
Double Easthaven is a challenging game. The two-deck format adds complexity compared to standard Easthaven, and the direct-to-tableau dealing means each stock deal changes the board dramatically. Players need strong planning skills to manage incoming cards while keeping tableau columns organized.
What is Double Easthaven win percentage?
Double Easthaven wins approximately 15 percent of the time with careful play. This is lower than standard Easthaven's roughly 25 percent win rate because the doubled card count and simultaneous column dealing create more opportunities for deadlocks.
What is the difference between Double Easthaven and Easthaven?
Double Easthaven uses two decks (104 cards) with 8 columns and 8 foundations, while standard Easthaven uses one deck (52 cards) with 7 columns and 4 foundations. Both share the signature mechanic of dealing from stock directly to tableau columns rather than to a waste pile. The doubled layout makes Double Easthaven harder because there are more cards to sequence and the 8-card simultaneous deal can disrupt multiple columns at once.
Double Easthaven Solitaire FAQ
How does stock dealing work in Double Easthaven?
When you tap the stock, one card is dealt face-up to each of the 8 tableau columns simultaneously. This means 8 new cards appear on the board at once. You cannot choose which columns receive cards; every column gets one.
Can any card go in an empty column in Double Easthaven?
Yes. When a column is completely cleared, any card or properly ordered alternating-color sequence can be placed there. Empty columns are valuable for reorganizing long runs.
How many foundations are there in Double Easthaven?
There are 8 foundations, two for each suit. Both foundations of the same suit build independently from Ace to King. You need to fill all 8 foundations (totaling 104 cards) to win.
Is Double Easthaven harder than Double Klondike?
Generally yes. Double Easthaven's direct-to-tableau dealing is less controllable than Double Klondike's waste pile system. In Double Klondike, you can choose when and where to play waste cards. In Double Easthaven, stock cards are forced onto columns, which can create unwanted blocks.
Should I deal from stock early or late in Double Easthaven?
Try to clear as many cards as possible before dealing from stock. Each deal adds 8 cards and can disrupt your progress. Ideally, create an empty column or two before dealing so you have staging space to handle the incoming cards.
Other solitaire games I recommend
- Easthaven Solitaire - the single-deck version
- Double Klondike - two-deck Klondike with waste pile
- Forty Thieves - two-deck same-suit building
- Spider Two Suits - sequence-based two-suit game
- Classic Klondike Solitaire - the most popular patience game