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Double Solitaire — Turn 3

How to Play Double Solitaire (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.

Video Tutorial

How to play Turn-Three (Double) Solitaire in a few minutes

How To Play Turn-Three (Double) Solitaire, Video Tutorial

Discover Turn-Three (Double) Solitaire

Every Solitaire player has played Klondike Solitaire at some point. Typically, it’s the first game every newbie plays to learn the fundamentals of Solitaire itself, after which they can easily self-learn any other Solitaire game. However, if you don’t want to move on too quickly from Klondike Solitaire, you can try out Turn-Three (Double) Solitaire, a harder variation of the traditional game.

Turn-Three (Double) Solitaire adds two unique twists to your favorite game. First, it makes the Stockpile harder to sift through by introducing the Turn-Three rule. Second, it amplifies the scale of the game by introducing another deck, bringing the total to 104 cards. If you’re excited to learn more about Turn-Three (Double) Solitaire, then keep reading!

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Playing Turn-Three (Double) Solitaire — The Layout

Since Turn-Three (Double) Solitaire is an extension of traditional Solitaire, you’ll find many similarities in its layout. However, there are still some key differences that are worth learning about. After all, the first step to defeating an enemy is understanding them!

There are four main areas in Turn-Three (Double) Solitaire’s layout:

Sorting? More Like Clicking!

With just one click, your cards will automatically arrange themselves in the correct spots on the board, saving you the trouble of manual adjustments.

click to play King of the Solitaire Turn-Three Double

Move with Purpose

The Challenge

Arrange your cards on the Tableau in descending order.

King of the Solitaire Turn-Three Double

Light-Bulb Tip!

Sharpen your strategy with our convenient UNDO button, giving you the chance to revisit and adjust your previous moves. If you encounter difficulties, the HINT button provides helpful guidance to keep you progressing.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Your Computer

Even though many digital versions of Solitaire focus on point-and-click gameplay via a mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen, our website ensures you can still play even if your mouse is not working. Enjoy Solitaire effortlessly with our handy keyboard shortcuts for both Windows and Mac!

Windows

  • Undo:
    Ctr
    +
    Z
    or
    Backspace
  • Hint:
    H
  • Navigate:
  • Select:
    Space
    (once)
  • Move:
    Space
    in the new spot

Mac

  • Undo:
    delete
    or
  • Hint:
    H
  • Navigate:
  • Select:
    Space
    (once)
  • Move:
    Space
    in the new spot

Don’t Forget Some Strategies!

Even if you think traditional Solitaire is easy, your skills may not measure up when Turn-Three (Double) Solitaire comes to face you. So make sure to keep the following strategies close when playing.

Winning Tips and Quirky Tricks

Hard But Not Impossible

Turn-Three (Double) Solitaire is definitely one of the harder Solitaire variants you can contend with. However, it’s a good stepping stone for getting into not only harder variants of traditional Solitaire like Turn-Three (Triple) Solitaire but also more challenging games like Spider Solitaire, which is also played with two decks. So, don’t worry — Turn-Three (Double) Solitaire may be hard, but it’s not impossible. A positive mindset will continue to carry you through the upper echelons of the Solitaire world.

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