Comparison
Double Klondike vs Harp
| Double Klondike | Harp | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | 2 decks | 2 decks |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 18 min | 20 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.
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.
Harp
A nine-column two-deck Klondike with three redeals, but only one card at a time unless a King leads the group.
Two decks into nine piles of increasing length, top card face up and the rest hidden. Eight foundations build up in suit from Ace.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Double Klondike or Harp?
- Double Klondike is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Harp is rated intermediate — the two are broadly comparable in difficulty.