Comparison
Klondike vs Double Klondike
| Klondike | Double Klondike | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | 2 decks |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 10 min | 18 min |
| Difficulty | Beginner | Intermediate |
| How much skill matters | Medium | High |
| How much the shuffle matters | Medium | Medium |
| Family | Klondike family | Klondike family |
| Good for beginners | Yes | 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
The best-known solitaire game: build tableau columns down in alternating colors and move cards up to four suit foundations.
Deal seven columns, the first holding one card and the seventh holding seven, with only the top card of each face up. Build the columns downward in alternating colours — a red six onto a black seven — and move cards up to four foundation piles that each build a suit from Ace to King.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Klondike or Double Klondike?
- Klondike is generally rated beginner difficulty, while Double Klondike is rated intermediate — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.