Comparison
Whitehead vs Easthaven
| Whitehead | Easthaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 10 min | 10 min |
| Difficulty | Beginner | Intermediate |
| How much skill matters | Medium | Medium |
| 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.
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, Whitehead or Easthaven?
- Whitehead is generally rated beginner difficulty, while Easthaven is rated intermediate — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.