Whitehead Solitaire - Play Online Free
Whitehead is a distinctive Klondike variant where all tableau cards are dealt face-up, building is by same color (not alternating), and only same-suit sequences can be moved as a group. The full visibility makes planning easier, but the same-suit movement restriction adds a unique strategic layer.
How to Play Whitehead
Setup
Deal 28 cards face-up into 7 columns (1 to 7 cards per column). Every card is visible from the start. The remaining 24 cards form the stock pile.
Rules
- All tableau cards are dealt face-up — complete information from the start.
- Build tableau columns in descending rank with same-color cards (red on red, black on black).
- Only same-suit sequences can be moved as a group.
- Any card can fill an empty tableau column.
- Draw one card at a time from stock with unlimited redeals.
- Build foundation piles from Ace to King by suit.
Strategy Tips
- Use the full card visibility to plan several moves ahead.
- Remember: same-color building means red on red and black on black.
- Group moves require same-suit, not just same-color — plan your sequences carefully.
- Empty columns accept any card, giving you flexible workspace.
- The mismatch between building rule (same-color) and moving rule (same-suit) is the key challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Whitehead different from Klondike?
Three major differences: (1) all cards are dealt face-up, (2) building uses same-color instead of alternating colors, and (3) only same-suit sequences can be moved together. Any card can also fill empty columns.
Why can I stack same-color cards but only move same-suit groups?
This is Whitehead's signature twist. You can place a heart on a diamond (both red) or a spade on a club (both black), but you can only move a group of cards together if they are all the same suit. This creates interesting tactical decisions.
Is Whitehead easier or harder than Klondike?
It varies. The face-up cards and flexible empty columns make planning easier, but the same-suit group movement restriction can be very limiting. Overall, it is roughly similar in difficulty but plays very differently.