Comparison
Klondike (Draw Three) vs Easthaven
| Klondike (Draw Three) | Easthaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 12 min | 10 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.
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.
Easthaven
A Westcliff variant that deals a fresh row across every column when you stall, and admits only Kings to a space.
The base layout is Westcliff's — three rows of seven, the last face up — and the building is the same, down in alternating colours with foundations climbing each suit from Ace. Two rules differ, and both tighten the game.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Klondike (Draw Three) or Easthaven?
- Klondike (Draw Three) is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Easthaven is rated intermediate — the two are broadly comparable in difficulty.