Double Solitaire (Face Up) — Turn 3
How to Play Double Solitaire (Face Up) (Turn 3) — Quick Guide
Goal:
Sort all cards into eight foundation piles by suit (two piles per suit). Build up cards in ascending order from A to K. For example, a 10 can be placed on a 9.
Tableau Columns:
Arrange cards in the 9 columns in descending order, alternating colors. For example, a J can be placed on a Q or Q.
Moving Cards:
Move cards individually or in pre-sorted groups that follow the rules.
Empty Columns:
Only a K can start a new column.
Stockpile and Waste Pile:
Click the stockpile to flip 3 cards to the waste. The top waste card is playable.
What is Double Solitaire (Face Up) (Turn 3)?
Solitaire has come a long way since its origins in the 19th century, striking a confident balance between chance and logic. In this captivating puzzle, success depends not only on the luck of the draw but also on the player’s ability to move cards strategically.
Research at the University of St. Andrews (Scotland) reveals a fascinating statistic. While 82% of classic Solitaire layouts are theoretically winnable, in practice, players complete only 36% of the games. The reason is simple: humans have trouble calculating every possible combination. Two-deck Solitaire significantly increases the odds of winning, as duplicate cards create more room for strategic maneuvering, even in the most convoluted scenarios.
Psychologists point out that Solitaire is more than just a pastime — it’s a brain exercise. Playing Solitaire regularly sharpens concentration, memory, and decision-making under uncertainty. Each layout is a puzzle to be solved, rewarding players with satisfaction while honing their planning skills.
Double Solitaire (Face Up) (Turn 3) Rules — Step-by-Step
Double Solitaire (Face Up) (Turn 3) uses 2 standard decks of 52 cards (104 cards total).
Piles and layout
- Contains 59 cards.
- Click the stockpile to flip the top 3 cards to the waste pile.
- Holds cards flipped from the stockpile.
- Only the top card is available for play.
- Goal: Build up all cards into 8 foundation piles by suit, 2 piles per suit.
- Start with an A, then add cards sequentially: 2, 3, ..., K.
- 9 columns of cards: 1st column — 1 card. 2nd column — 2 cards, …, 9th column — 9 cards.
- The topmost card of each column is face up. All other cards are face down.
- Build down in descending order, alternating colors. For example: Q, J, 10.
How to Move Cards in Double Solitaire (Face Up) (Turn 3)
- Cards can only be placed in descending order (J, 10, 9, etc.).
- Alternate suit colors. Example: A J can be placed on a Q or Q.
- You can move individual cards or pre-sorted groups that follow the rules.
- Only a K can start a new column.
- Start with an A and build up in ascending order within the same suit. Example: A, 2, 3.
- You can move a card from the foundation back to the tableau if needed.
- Click the stockpile to flip 3 cards to the waste pile.
- The top card of the waste pile can be moved to the tableau or foundations.
- Customize the number of passes through the stockpile and difficulty:
- 1 pass: challenging;
- 3 passes: classic;
- unlimited passes: relaxed play.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigate
Take/Place Card
Undo
Use Deck
Hint
Pause Game
Double Solitaire (Face Up) (Turn 3) Strategies — Tips & Tricks
A few insider secrets from seasoned Solitaire players to help you win more often.
- Start by analyzing the layout. Since all the cards are face up from the start, take your time with this step. Pay attention to where the key cards are (e.g., A). This will help you decide where to start.
- Twin cards. In Double Solitaire, each card has a twin in the second deck. If one copy is unavailable (e.g., blocked or buried in a column), find its twin. It might just save the day! Use the second copy to continue a sequence or move a card to the foundations.
- Group cards by suit. For example, build one column with only and , and another with and . This makes it easier to deconstruct columns when moving cards to the foundation piles.
- Don’t hesitate to use a hint. Click the
button to see possible moves. In this version of Solitaire, where all cards are face up, the amount of information can be overwhelming. The hint will help you to avoid missing important moves that are easily overlooked among the many cards. Using it is not a sign of weakness—it’s a smart move, especially when you’re stuck or want to make sure you haven’t missed anything. - Don’t block the Kings. Each K starts a new sequence of cards. Free them from underneath other cards and move them to empty columns. This will organize the layout and keep critical cards from getting stuck.
More Three-Waste Double-Deck Solitaire Games
These double-deck games use three separate waste piles, and you can play the top card from each pile. Try Anubis and Bandit. Anubis is a two-deck Pyramid game: you remove cards in pairs that add up to 13. In Bandit, you can move cards one at a time.