diff --git a/cockatrice/src/interface/window_main.cpp b/cockatrice/src/interface/window_main.cpp
index 3724ff29d..4cc4050d6 100644
--- a/cockatrice/src/interface/window_main.cpp
+++ b/cockatrice/src/interface/window_main.cpp
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
 #include "../interface/widgets/dialogs/dlg_forgot_password_challenge.h"
 #include "../interface/widgets/dialogs/dlg_forgot_password_request.h"
 #include "../interface/widgets/dialogs/dlg_forgot_password_reset.h"
+#include "../interface/widgets/dialogs/dlg_local_game_options.h"
 #include "../interface/widgets/dialogs/dlg_manage_sets.h"
 #include "../interface/widgets/dialogs/dlg_register.h"
 #include "../interface/widgets/dialogs/dlg_settings.h"
@@ -49,7 +50,6 @@
 #include <QDesktopServices>
 #include <QFile>
 #include <QFileDialog>
-#include <QInputDialog>
 #include <QMenu>
 #include <QMenuBar>
 #include <QMessageBox>
@@ -225,16 +225,15 @@ void MainWindow::actDisconnect()
 
 void MainWindow::actSinglePlayer()
 {
-    bool ok;
-    int numberPlayers =
-        QInputDialog::getInt(this, tr("Number of players"), tr("Please enter the number of players."), 1, 1, 8, 1, &ok);
-    if (!ok)
+    DlgLocalGameOptions dlg(this);
+    if (dlg.exec() != QDialog::Accepted) {
         return;
+    }
 
-    startLocalGame(numberPlayers);
+    startLocalGame(dlg.getOptions());
 }
 
-void MainWindow::startLocalGame(int numberPlayers)
+void MainWindow::startLocalGame(const LocalGameOptions &options)
 {
     aConnect->setEnabled(false);
     aRegister->setEnabled(false);
@@ -248,7 +247,7 @@ void MainWindow::startLocalGame(int numberPlayers)
     QList<AbstractClient *> localClients;
     localClients.append(mainClient);
 
-    for (int i = 0; i < numberPlayers - 1; ++i) {
+    for (int i = 0; i < options.numberPlayers - 1; ++i) {
         LocalServerInterface *slaveLsi = localServer->newConnection();
         LocalClient *slaveClient =
             new LocalClient(slaveLsi, tr("Player %1").arg(i + 2), SettingsCache::instance().getClientID(), this);
@@ -257,7 +256,9 @@ void MainWindow::startLocalGame(int numberPlayers)
     tabSupervisor->startLocal(localClients);
 
     Command_CreateGame createCommand;
-    createCommand.set_max_players(static_cast<google::protobuf::uint32>(numberPlayers));
+    createCommand.set_max_players(static_cast<google::protobuf::uint32>(options.numberPlayers));
+    createCommand.set_starting_life_total(options.startingLifeTotal);
+    createCommand.set_spectators_see_everything(options.spectatorsSeeEverything);
     mainClient->sendCommand(LocalClient::prepareRoomCommand(createCommand, 0));
 }
 
@@ -913,7 +914,9 @@ MainWindow::MainWindow(QWidget *parent)
 void MainWindow::startupConfigCheck()
 {
     if (SettingsCache::instance().debug().getLocalGameOnStartup()) {
-        startLocalGame(SettingsCache::instance().debug().getLocalGamePlayerCount());
+        LocalGameOptions options;
+        options.numberPlayers = SettingsCache::instance().debug().getLocalGamePlayerCount();
+        startLocalGame(options);
     }
 
     if (SettingsCache::instance().getCheckUpdatesOnStartup()) {
diff --git a/cockatrice/src/interface/window_main.h b/cockatrice/src/interface/window_main.h
index 75b0f5062..0b565c66c 100644
--- a/cockatrice/src/interface/window_main.h
+++ b/cockatrice/src/interface/window_main.h
@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@
 #ifndef WINDOW_H
 #define WINDOW_H
 
+#include "../game/local_game_options.h"
+
 #include <QList>
 #include <QMainWindow>
 #include <QMessageBox>
@@ -137,7 +139,7 @@ private:
     void createCardUpdateProcess(bool background = false);
     void exitCardDatabaseUpdate();
 
-    void startLocalGame(int numberPlayers);
+    void startLocalGame(const LocalGameOptions &options);
 
     QList<QMenu *> tabMenus;
     QMenu *cockatriceMenu, *dbMenu, *tabsMenu, *helpMenu, *trayIconMenu;
diff --git a/doc/doxygen/extra-pages/user_documentation/index.md b/doc/doxygen/extra-pages/user_documentation/index.md
index 3f10a0ac6..387d4241f 100644
--- a/doc/doxygen/extra-pages/user_documentation/index.md
+++ b/doc/doxygen/extra-pages/user_documentation/index.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 @page user_reference User Reference
- 
+
+## Local Games
+
+- @subpage starting_local_game
+
 ## Deck Management
 
 - @subpage creating_decks
diff --git a/doc/doxygen/extra-pages/user_documentation/local_game/starting_a_local_game.md b/doc/doxygen/extra-pages/user_documentation/local_game/starting_a_local_game.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..8ce696f7d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/doc/doxygen/extra-pages/user_documentation/local_game/starting_a_local_game.md
@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+@page starting_local_game Starting a Local Game
+
+## Overview
+
+Local games allow you to play Cockatrice offline without connecting to a server. This is useful for testing decks, playing against yourself, or practicing game mechanics.
+
+## Starting a Local Game
+
+1. From the main menu, select **Cockatrice** > **Start local game** (or use the keyboard shortcut)
+2. The **Local game options** dialog will appear
+
+## Configuration Options
+
+### Number of Players
+
+Set the number of players in the game (1-8). Each player will be assigned a name like "Player 1", "Player 2", etc.
+
+### Starting Life Total
+
+Set the starting life total for all players. The default is 20, which is standard for most Magic: The Gathering formats. You can set this to any value from 1 to 99999 to accommodate different formats:
+- **20** - Standard, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Limited
+- **40** - Commander/EDH
+- **30** - Two-Headed Giant (per team)
+
+### Spectators Can See Everything
+
+When enabled, spectators can see all hidden information (hands, face-down cards, etc.). This is useful when streaming or recording gameplay where viewers should see the full game state.
+
+### Remember Settings
+
+When checked, your current settings will be saved and automatically loaded the next time you start a local game. This saves time if you frequently use the same configuration.
+
+## After Starting
+
+Once you click **OK**, the game will start and you can:
+- Load a deck for each player
+- Play the game as you would in a multiplayer match
+- Switch between players using the player tabs