Solitaire

Move all 52 cards to the four foundations, building each suit up from Ace to King. In the seven columns, stack cards down in alternating colors (a red 6 on a black 7). Tap a card, then tap where it should go; double-click sends a card home.

How to play Klondike solitaire

1. Tap the stock (top left) to turn cards onto the waste pile.
2. Move cards onto a column if they are one rank lower and the opposite color. Move whole runs of face-up cards together.
3. Only a King (or a run starting with a King) can fill an empty column.
4. Build the four foundations by suit from Ace to King. You win when all 52 cards are home.

Tips

• Uncover face-down cards early: they are what blocks you.
• Do not rush cards to the foundations if you still need them to hold lower cards in the columns.
• Empty a column only when you have a King ready for it.

The math of solitaire

A deck can be shuffled in 52! ≈ 8 × 10⁶⁷ ways, so you will almost certainly never see the same deal twice. Studies estimate that most Klondike deals are winnable with perfect play, yet players win far fewer, because hidden cards force guesses.

Solitaire quiz: 10 questions

Test yourself with 10 multiple-choice questions. Choose an answer and press Submit to see if you are right and why. Your score appears at the end.

Frequently asked questions

Is this solitaire free?

Yes, unlimited games, no sign-up.

What is the difference between draw 1 and draw 3?

Draw 3 turns three cards at a time and only the top one is playable, which makes the game harder.

Can I undo moves?

Yes, as many as you like.

How do I move a card to the foundation fast?

Double-click it, or press Auto to move every card that can go home.

Is every game winnable?

No. Most deals can be won with perfect knowledge, but some cannot.

Sources

• Wikipedia: Klondike (solitaire)

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