Comparison
Klondike vs Harp
| Klondike | Harp | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | 2 decks |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 10 min | 20 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.
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, Klondike or Harp?
- Klondike is generally rated beginner difficulty, while Harp is rated intermediate — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.