Klondike Solitaire

Play Klondike Solitaire, the most popular game of the solitaire family. No download necessary and free to play.

Klondike Solitaire

Game info

  • Decks: 1 (52 cards)
  • Difficulty: Medium (Turn 1) / Hard (Turn 3)
  • Game time: Medium
  • Win rate: ~80% (Turn 1) / ~30% (Turn 3)
  • Type: Skill/Luck

Objective

Build all four suits from Ace to King on the foundations.

The game

Foundations
  • 4 piles in upper right
  • Build up by suit from Ace
  • Top cards can return to tableau
Tableau
  • 7 columns with 1-7 cards each
  • Build down in alternating colors (red/black)
  • Move single cards or proper sequences
  • Only Kings fill empty columns
Stock & Waste
  • 24 cards in stock
  • Flip 1 or 3 cards to waste (variant-dependent)
  • Unlimited passes through the deck
  • Only waste top is playable

Variants

  • Turn 1: Flip one card at a time. Higher win rate, more relaxed
  • Turn 3: Flip three, play only top. More challenging, requires planning

About Klondike

The most recognized solitaire game worldwide. When people say "solitaire," they usually mean Klondike. Simple rules with enough depth to reward skillful play.