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Comparison

Double Klondike vs Harp

Double Klondike compared with Harp
 Double KlondikeHarp
Decks2 decks2 decks
Suits44
Typical length18 min20 min
DifficultyIntermediateIntermediate
How much skill mattersHighHigh
How much the shuffle mattersMediumMedium
FamilyKlondike familyKlondike family
Good for beginnersNoNo

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.