Comparison
Klondike (Draw Three) vs Thumb and Pouch
| Klondike (Draw Three) | Thumb and Pouch | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 12 min | 11 min |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Easy |
| How much skill matters | High | Medium |
| How much the shuffle matters | Medium | Medium |
| Family | Klondike family | Klondike family |
| Good for beginners | No | Yes |
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.
Thumb and Pouch
A more forgiving Klondike where cards build down onto any suit except their own, and any card can fill a space.
The layout is Klondike's — seven columns of ascending length, one card face up on each, four foundations building up by suit from Ace. One rule changes, and it changes everything: instead of building down in alternating colours, you build down onto any suit except the card's own.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Klondike (Draw Three) or Thumb and Pouch?
- Klondike (Draw Three) is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Thumb and Pouch is rated easy — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.