Play free solitaire online, the classic Klondike game you may remember from the kitchen table or from the version that came with old computers. The cards are big and easy to read, there’s no sign-up, and your game saves itself. Tap a card and it moves to the best place for you, or drag it if you prefer. Tap the deck to turn over new cards.
Quick Rules
- The goal. Move all 52 cards onto the four foundation piles at the top, one pile per suit, from Ace up to King.
- The layout. Seven columns of cards. The first has one card, the last has seven, and only the top card of each column starts face up. The other 24 cards form the deck.
- Build down in alternating colors. In the columns, place a card on one that is one rank higher and the opposite color, such as a red 6 on a black 7.
- Move groups. You can move a whole run of face-up cards together, as long as the top card of the run fits where it goes.
- Turn over hidden cards. When you move the last face-up card off a column, the card underneath turns face up.
- Empty columns. Only a King, or a run starting with a King, can go into an empty column.
- The deck. Tap it to turn over one card (Draw 1) or three cards (Draw 3). The top card of the turned-over pile can be played.
- Winning. Once every card is face up, the game finishes itself and stacks the rest of the cards for you.
Solitaire With Big Cards, Made to Be Easy on the Eyes
- Undo as often as you like with the big Undo button, all the way back to the first move.
- Hint highlights a useful move and tells you why in a few words.
- Winnable deals only is on to start with, so every deal you get has a known way to win with Draw 1.
- Deal numbers. Every deal has a number, so you can replay a favorite or share it with a friend.
- Your pace. The timer is hidden unless you turn it on. Statistics keep track of games played, games won, your current streak and your best time.
- Settings for Draw 1 or Draw 3, limited passes, standard scoring, four-color cards and less motion.
Tips for Winning
- Turn over hidden cards first. A move that reveals a face-down card is almost always better than one that doesn’t.
- Work on the tallest columns. The columns with the most face-down cards hide the most trouble. Dig into them early.
- Don’t empty a column too soon. An empty column only takes a King. Clear one when you have a King ready to move into it.
- Don’t rush cards to the foundations. A low card sitting in a column may be the only place to put another card. The game already moves cards up for you when it’s safe.
- Use Undo to explore. Not sure which way to go? Try one, and if it leads nowhere, undo and try the other.
More solitaire strategy tips. Want a different challenge? Try FreeCell, where every card starts face up, or Spider Solitaire with two decks and ten columns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this game free?
Yes. You can play as many games of Klondike Solitaire as you like for free. There is nothing to download, no account to make and no popup ads.
Can every deal be won?
No. Some random deals can’t be won by anyone, no matter how well they play. Experts estimate that roughly 8 in 10 random Draw 1 deals can be won with perfect play when you know where every card is, and fewer in practice. That’s why our game has a Winnable deals only option, which is on to start with. Before you see a deal, a built-in solver plays it out with Draw 1 and unlimited passes, and you only get the deal if the solver finds a win. If you switch to Draw 3 or limited passes, a deal checked this way may still be impossible. Turn the option off in Settings if you prefer completely random deals.
What’s the difference between Draw 1 and Draw 3?
In Draw 1, you turn over one card from the deck at a time, and every card can be played as it comes up. In Draw 3, you turn over three cards at a time and can only play the top one, so some cards stay out of reach until a later pass. Draw 1 is easier and is how the game starts. You can switch to Draw 3 in Settings.
Can I undo a move?
Yes. Press Undo to take back your last move. There’s no limit, so you can keep pressing it all the way back to the start of the deal.
Does the game save my progress?
Yes. Your game is saved in your browser after every move. Close the page and come back later on the same device, and your game will be right where you left it. Your statistics are saved the same way.
Can I make the cards bigger?
The cards size themselves to fit your screen, so a bigger screen gives you bigger cards. To make them larger still, use your browser’s zoom, or turn your phone or tablet sideways. You can also turn on four-color cards in Settings, which makes the suits easier to tell apart.
Why won’t a card move?
A card can only go where the rules allow: onto a card one rank higher of the opposite color, onto its foundation in order from Ace up, or into an empty column if it’s a King. Face-down cards can’t be moved until they are turned over. If you’re stuck, press Hint and the game will point out a useful move.
Can I play the same deal again?
Yes. Press Restart This Deal to start the current deal over from the beginning. Every deal also has a number, such as Deal #48213. Type that number in Settings to play the same deal later, or share it with a friend so you can both try the same cards.
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