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Klondike Solitaire

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Klondike Solitaire is the classic single player card game played by millions around the world. The object is to move all the cards onto the four foundation piles. You build the four foundation piles up by suit from Ace to King. You use a standard deck of 52 cards. This Turn 1 version deals one card at a time from the stock making it a great choice for beginners and experienced Solitaire players alike.

Shuffle a new deck tweak your strategy and find out if you can clear all the cards.

How the Game Works

The Layout

Once you understand the layout every move becomes easier.

Tableau

Seven columns where most of the gameplay happens. Cards are arranged in descending order with alternating colors.

Stock

The remaining face down cards that provide new opportunities when there are no possible moves.

Waste

Cards drawn from the stock appear here and only the top card can be played.

Foundations

Four piles where each suit is built from Ace to King.

You must manage all four areas efficiently to win.

How to Play Klondike Solitaire

The rules are easy to learn but offer plenty of strategic depth.

  • Lay down tableau cards in descending order with alternating red and black suits.
  • Transfer complete sequences of ordered cards between columns.
  • Only Kings or a sequence beginning with a King can be moved into an empty tableau space.
  • Reveal hidden cards when the top face up card is moved away.
  • Build each foundation pile by suit from Ace to King.
  • Draw one card at a time from the stock whenever more moves are needed.
  • Unlimited redeals allow you to cycle through the stock until every possible move has been explored.

How to Win the Game

The game is won when all 52 cards have been moved to the foundations.

The biggest challenge is uncovering all the hidden tableau cards. As more cards are revealed new moves become available allowing you to organize the board and complete every suit.

Helpful Tips to Improve Results

Quickly Reveal Face Down Cards

Your highest priority should be revealing face down cards. The more cards you can see the more opportunities you have to complete the game.

Fill Empty Columns Wisely

Empty tableau spaces are valuable because they can hold Kings and long sequences of cards. Do not clear a column unless you already have a useful King ready to move.

Build Foundations with Balance

Do not rush every low card to the foundations. Aces and Twos are usually safe to move but keeping some middle ranked cards in the tableau can help you build larger sequences later.

Think Ahead with the Stock

Cards are dealt one at a time and unlimited passes through the stock are allowed. Use multiple passes to locate important cards before making major moves.

Learn by Playing

Undo Hint and redeal features let you experiment with different strategies. Reviewing alternative move orders is one of the fastest ways to improve your Solitaire skills.

Game Features

  • Traditional Klondike Solitaire gameplay
  • Turn 1 card draw for easier planning
  • Standard deck of 52 cards
  • Unlimited stock redeals
  • Unlimited Undo and Redo
  • Auto Finish and Hint features
  • Tap controls or drag and drop controls
  • Replay the same deals using seed numbers

Start Your Next Game of Solitaire

Klondike Solitaire offers a rewarding experience every time you play. Whether you want a relaxing card game or a satisfying logic challenge this classic Solitaire game is an excellent choice. Practice your strategy improve your decisions and see how many Solitaire games you can complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times can I go through the stock?

As many times as you like. In this Turn 1 version, redeals are unlimited. When the stock is empty, tap its spot and the waste pile flips back over so you can go through it again.

Can I move a card off the foundation back to the tableau?

Yes. If a card already on a foundation would be useful on the tableau, you can move it back down, as long as it follows the normal rule there: one rank lower than the card it lands on and the opposite color.

Can I move only part of a stack of cards?

Yes. Any face-up card in a column can be picked up together with the cards stacked on it, as long as they form a proper run of descending rank and alternating colors. You do not have to move the whole face-up group.

Which cards can go on an empty tableau column?

Only a King, either by itself or with the sequence built on top of it. No other rank may start an empty column, so think carefully before clearing a space you cannot fill.

What percentage of Klondike games are winnable?

For Turn 1 with unlimited redeals, roughly 79 percent of deals are theoretically winnable with perfect play. Real players win far fewer, because winning often depends on seeing the right order of moves. Losing a solvable deal is completely normal.

Is this game free to play?

Yes, it is completely free. You can play as many games as you like in your web browser, with no download and no payment required.

Can I play on my phone or tablet?

Yes. The game works in the browser on phones, tablets, and computers. On a touch screen you can drag cards with your finger, or double-tap a card to send it straight to its foundation.

What is a seed?

A seed is the number that determines how the cards are shuffled for a deal. Every game here has one, so you can replay the exact same deal later and try a different approach, or see whether a lost game could have been won.

More Solitaire Games

Klondike Solitaire Turn 3IntermediateThe harder Klondike: the stock deals three cards at a time, so every pass through the deck needs a plan.FreeCellStrategicEvery card is face up from the start and nearly every deal is winnable — the thinking player's solitaire.Spider SolitaireEasy to learnThe relaxing one-suit Spider. Line up runs from King to Ace across ten columns and clear the whole table.Spider Solitaire (2 Suits)IntermediateSpider with spades and hearts. Runs only move together when they share a suit — a real step up.Spider Solitaire (4 Suits)ExpertThe expert Spider with all four suits in play. Winning one of these is a genuine achievement.