Comparison
Double Klondike vs Westcliff
| Double Klondike | Westcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | 2 decks | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 18 min | 9 min |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| How much skill matters | High | Medium |
| 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.
Westcliff
Three rows of seven and one pass through the stock, but any card at all may take an empty column.
Twenty-one cards go down in three overlapping rows of seven, the first two rows face down and the third face up. Columns pack down in alternating colours, and Aces are lifted to the foundations as they become available, building up by suit to King.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Double Klondike or Westcliff?
- Double Klondike is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Westcliff is rated intermediate — the two are broadly comparable in difficulty.