Comparison
Whitehead vs Double Klondike
| Whitehead | 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.
Whitehead
A Klondike variant dealt entirely face-up, where tableau sequences build by same color instead of alternating color.
Klondike's seven-column staircase, but every card is dealt face up, so nothing is hidden from the first move. Columns build down by colour rather than alternating it — red goes on red, black on black, and suit does not matter.
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, Whitehead or Double Klondike?
- Whitehead is generally rated beginner difficulty, while Double Klondike is rated intermediate — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.