Napoleon's Square

Strategic Arena • 12 Tableau Piles • Eight-Foundation Mastery
Napoleon's Square Solitaire

Napoleon's Square is an expansive double-deck game for players who enjoy "open" layouts. With 104 cards and 12 tableau columns, the game provides a wide variety of moves, but success requires careful sequencing and strategic use of the waste pile.

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How to Play

1

The 12-Pile Layout

Two decks (104 cards) are used. Twelve tableau piles are dealt with four cards each, all face-up. The remaining cards form the stock.

2

Foundation Goal

Build eight foundation piles up by suit, from Ace through King. Because there are two decks, each suit must be built twice.

3

Tableau Sequence

Build tableau piles down by suit (e.g., a Heart 6 on a Heart 7). Only the top card of a pile can be moved at once; sequence moving is not supported in this variant.

4

Stock and Spaces

Deal cards one at a time from the stock to the waste pile. Empty tableau spaces are extremely important—any card can fill an empty slot to help you rearrange your columns.

Strategic Insights

Is it similar to Forty Thieves?
Yes, it shares many rules with Forty Thieves, but the 12-column layout and the way the cards are dealt give it a unique, slightly more open feel.

Movement Rule Reminder:
Remember, only one card can be moved at a time. If you want to move a sequence of three cards, you will need at least two empty tableau spaces to do it!