Comparison
Whitehead vs Harp
| Whitehead | 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.
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.
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, Whitehead or Harp?
- Whitehead is generally rated beginner difficulty, while Harp is rated intermediate — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.