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What is Double Klondike Turn 3?
Double Klondike Turn 3 is the draw-three version of Double Klondike Solitaire. It uses two standard decks (104 cards) dealt across 9 tableau columns. Three cards are drawn from the stock at a time, and only the top drawn card is immediately playable. Build down by alternating color in the tableau and build eight foundations up by suit from Ace to King. The win rate is approximately 10 percent.
Double Klondike Turn 3 history
Double Klondike extends the classic Klondike game to two decks with 9 columns and 8 foundations. The Turn 3 variant adds the draw-three mechanic from standard Klondike Turn Three, where you flip three stock cards at once and can only play the top one. This combination of two decks and draw-three creates one of the more demanding Klondike variants, requiring strong stock management and patience.
How to play Double Klondike Turn 3
104 cards are dealt into 9 columns in the standard triangular pattern (1 card in column 1, 2 in column 2, up to 9 in column 9). Only the top card of each column is face-up. The remaining cards form the stock.
- Move any exposed Aces to foundations and build on them by suit in ascending order.
- Build down by alternating color in the tableau. Move properly ordered sequences between columns as a group.
- Tap the stock to draw three cards. Only the top card is playable. Play it to a foundation or tableau column, then the next card becomes available.
- When the stock is empty, tap the empty stock area to recycle the waste pile back into the stock for another pass.
- Only Kings can fill empty tableau columns. Use empty columns strategically to reorganize the layout.
Strategies to win Double Klondike Turn 3
- Manage the stock carefully. Drawing three cards means you can only access every third card. Plan your stock passes to reach the cards you need.
- Uncover face-down cards as your top priority. With 9 columns and many face-down cards, revealing hidden cards opens up the most options.
- Keep foundations balanced between both instances of each suit. With two Ace-of-Hearts foundations, advancing one too far while the other lags can create sequence gaps.
- Empty columns are extremely valuable. Use them only for Kings and plan column-clearing carefully.
Double Klondike Turn 3 rules and objective
Objective: move all 104 cards to eight foundations (A to K by suit, two per suit). 9 tableau columns in triangular layout. Build down by alternating color. Draw 3 cards from stock; only the top is playable. Unlimited redeals. Only Kings fill empty columns.
Game setup
| Element | Setup |
|---|---|
| Deck | 2 standard 52-card decks (104 cards) |
| Tableau | 9 columns, triangular deal (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9) |
| Stock | Remaining cards; draw 3 at a time |
| Foundations | 8 piles, built A to K by suit (2 per suit) |
| Build rule | Down by alternating color |
| Empty column | Kings only |
| Redeals | Unlimited |
| Win condition | All 104 cards on foundations |
Double Klondike Turn 3 variants and similar games
Double Klondike (Turn 1) draws one card at a time, making stock management easier. Klondike Turn Three is the single-deck draw-three game. Triple Klondike uses three decks for an even larger layout.
How difficult is Double Klondike Turn 3?
Double Klondike Turn 3 is a hard game. The combination of two decks and draw-three creates many more cards to manage while limiting stock access. Players need patience and strong planning to navigate the larger layout effectively.
What is Double Klondike Turn 3 win percentage?
Double Klondike Turn 3 wins approximately 10 percent of the time with careful play. This is lower than Double Klondike Turn 1's roughly 35 percent win rate and lower than standard Klondike Turn Three's 15 percent because the two-deck layout magnifies the draw-three difficulty.
What is the difference between Double Klondike Turn 1 and Turn 3?
The only difference is how many cards are drawn from the stock. Turn 1 draws one card at a time, making every stock card directly accessible. Turn 3 draws three cards at once, and only the top card is immediately playable. This means in Turn 3 you can only access every third card in the stock on each pass, requiring multiple stock cycles to reach all cards. Turn 1 wins roughly 35 percent of the time, while Turn 3 wins about 10 percent.
Double Klondike Turn 3 FAQ
How many foundations are there in Double Klondike Turn 3?
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 to win the game.
How many columns are in Double Klondike Turn 3?
There are 9 tableau columns. The first column has 1 card, the second has 2, and so on up to 9 cards in the ninth column. Only the top card of each column starts face-up.
Can you recycle the stock in Double Klondike Turn 3?
Yes. When the stock is exhausted, you can recycle the waste pile back into the stock and draw again. Unlimited redeals are allowed, so you can cycle through the stock as many times as needed.
Is Double Klondike Turn 3 harder than regular Klondike Turn 3?
Yes. The two-deck format means more cards to manage, more face-down cards to uncover, and more complex foundation building with duplicate suits. The draw-three mechanic compounds this difficulty by limiting stock access.
What is the best strategy for the stock in Double Klondike Turn 3?
Before drawing, look at what cards you need and estimate where they might be in the stock. Play cards from the waste pile strategically to shift the draw alignment, giving you access to different cards on subsequent stock passes. Sometimes playing a card to the tableau even if it is not ideal is worthwhile if it shifts the stock pattern favorably.
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- Double Klondike Turn 1 - easier two-deck version
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