Solitaire

Klondike  ·  Draw 1 & Draw 3  ·  Free & No Sign-up  ·  LK Forge
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How to play
  • The goal: build the four foundations up by suit, from Ace all the way to King.
  • Tableau moves: stack cards in descending rank and alternating colour — a red 6 goes on a black 7.
  • Empty columns: only a King (or a King-led run) may be placed into an empty column.
Full rules ↓

Klondike Solitaire is the classic single-player card game — also called Patience — played with a standard 52-card deck. The goal is to build all four foundations up from Ace to King by suit, moving cards through seven tableau columns in descending, alternating-colour runs. This free online version plays instantly in your browser with Draw 1 and Draw 3 dealing, drag-and-drop or tap-to-move controls, unlimited undo, auto-finish, a move counter and a timer — no download and no sign-up.

How to Play Solitaire

  • The setup: seven tableau columns are dealt with 1 to 7 cards; only the top card of each column starts face up. The rest form the stock, top-left.
  • The goal: build the four foundations up by suit, from Ace all the way to King. Clear all 52 cards to win.
  • Tableau moves: stack cards in descending rank and alternating colour — a red 6 goes on a black 7. You can move a whole ordered run of face-up cards at once.
  • Empty columns: only a King (or a King-led run) may be placed into an empty column.
  • The stock: click it to deal cards to the waste; play the top waste card. When the stock runs out, click the empty pile to recycle the waste and go through it again.
  • Draw 1 vs Draw 3: Draw 1 turns over one card at a time and is friendlier; Draw 3 deals three at once (only the top is playable) for a stiffer challenge.

Controls: tap or click a card to send it to its best legal spot (foundations first), double-click to force a card to the foundations, or drag and drop on desktop. Use Undo freely, and once every card is face up the Auto-finish button clears the rest for you.

Tips for Winning

Always turn over face-down tableau cards as early as you can — every card you flip is new information and a new option. Empty columns are precious: hold them for Kings that will unlock long buried runs rather than filling them at the first chance.

Don't rush every Ace and 2 to the foundations. A low card left in the tableau can be a useful landing spot; send cards up only when they no longer help you build down. Deal through the stock early to see what you're working with, and plan a few moves ahead before committing.

If a deal is genuinely stuck, that's normal — not every shuffle is solvable. Hit New Game for a fresh deal, and try Draw 1 if you want a higher chance of a win.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Klondike Solitaire?

To play Klondike Solitaire, deal seven tableau columns (1 to 7 cards, only the top of each face up) with the rest as a stock pile. The goal is to move all 52 cards to the four foundations, building each up from Ace to King by suit. In the tableau you stack cards in descending rank and alternating colour (a red 6 on a black 7). Move ordered runs between columns, only a King into an empty column, and turn the stock over to the waste to bring more cards into play. Clear all four foundations to win.

What's the difference between Draw 1 and Draw 3?

Draw 1 and Draw 3 change how many cards you turn over from the stock at a time. Draw 1 deals a single card to the waste on each click, so every card in the stock is easy to reach and a far higher share of deals are winnable. Draw 3 deals three cards at once and you can only play the top one, so cards are harder to reach and the game is tougher. Draw 3 is the traditional casino version; Draw 1 is the friendlier, more beginner-oriented mode.

Is Solitaire always winnable?

No — not every Solitaire deal is winnable; some deals cannot be solved no matter how well you play. Studies estimate that with perfect play roughly 80–90% of Draw 1 Klondike deals are winnable, while Draw 3 is meaningfully harder. In practice human win rates are lower because the best line isn't always obvious. If a deal feels stuck, start a new game — a fresh shuffle is always one click away.

Is this free, and does it work on mobile?

This Solitaire game is completely free and works on both mobile and desktop, with no download and no sign-up. The whole game runs in your browser and is fully responsive: on a phone or tablet you tap a card to send it to its best legal spot, and on a desktop you can drag and drop or click. Once the page has loaded it keeps working even without a connection.

Is my data private?

Yes, your data stays private. The game is entirely client-side — the deck, the moves, the timer and the win screen are all computed in your browser. Nothing about your game is sent to a server, and the only thing stored locally is your light or dark theme preference.