Comparison
Klondike (Draw Three) vs Double Klondike
| Klondike (Draw Three) | Double Klondike | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | 2 decks |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 12 min | 18 min |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| How much skill matters | High | High |
| How much the shuffle matters | Medium | Medium |
| Family | Klondike family | Klondike family |
| Good for beginners | No | No |
We have not written a verdict for this pairing. The comparison above is drawn from each game's own recorded facts — follow either link for its full rules and strategy.
Klondike (Draw Three)
The stricter Klondike variant: the stock deals three cards at a time, and only the top card is playable.
Everything is standard Klondike — seven columns of ascending length, build down in alternating colours, four foundations up by suit, Kings into empty columns. The one change is the stock: it turns three cards at a time and only the topmost of the three is playable.
Double Klondike
Klondike scaled up to two decks and nine tableau columns for a longer, more complex game.
Two decks dealt into nine columns in a triangle, top card of each face up. Eight foundations — two per suit — build up from Ace.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Klondike (Draw Three) or Double Klondike?
- Klondike (Draw Three) is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Double Klondike is rated intermediate — the two are broadly comparable in difficulty.