Klondike Solitaire

Color Sort, Number & Letter Sort · Updated May 6, 2026

About Klondike Solitaire

Anyone comfortable with standard playing-card order can pick up Klondike cold — no prior puzzle-game exposure needed. The only motor demand is a single tap or click per action, and attention span can be as short as a single stock flip between other tasks. Readers already familiar with physical card solitaire will recognize the rules immediately: build descending sequences by alternating red and black, clear each suit from ace to king, and win when all four suits are stacked. The digital version removes shuffle time and mis-dealt hands, letting the player focus purely on sequence logic.

There’s something so satisfying about untangling a messy tableau in Klondike. You stack cards in ascending order, alternating colors, and clear all four suits to win. The real fun is in the strategy — deciding when to move a card or flip from the stock. With clean visuals and easy controls, you can play with one or three cards. It’s perfect for a quick mental break or a longer puzzle session that quietly tests your logic.

How to Play Klondike Solitaire

Tap a face-up card to select it, then tap a destination pile to move it.
Build tableau columns in descending order while alternating red and black suits.
Flip the top card of the stock pile to add a new card to the waste pile.
Move complete sequences (king down to ace) from one tableau column to another.
Drag a king onto an empty tableau column to start a new descending sequence.
Complete a foundation pile by stacking one suit from ace to king.

Game Features

Classic Klondike layout with seven tableau columns and four foundation piles.
Deal mode: flip one card or three cards from the stock pile per round.
Auto-complete animation when a foundation pile is finished.
Timed mode adds a visible clock for players who want a speed challenge.
Undo button available to reverse the last move.
Clean, uncluttered card faces with standard suit symbols for quick recognition.

Tips & Strategies

Empty a tableau column early to create a free space for moving kings or long sequences.
Before flipping from the stock, scan the tableau for any move that reveals a facedown card.
If playing three-card draw, cycle through the stock multiple times to expose buried cards.
Prioritize moving cards to the foundation only when they won't block a needed tableau build.
Pause before a sequence move — check whether splitting a run could open a better column.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I move a card to the wrong pile?

Tap the undo button to reverse the most recent move. Undo can be used repeatedly to step back through your last actions.

Why can't I move a card onto a tableau pile?

The card must be one rank lower and the opposite color of the top card of the destination pile. For example, a black 7 can be placed on a red 8.

How do I win the game?

Win by building all four foundation piles from ace to king in each suit. Once a foundation is complete, no more cards of that suit need to be moved.

Can I move a sequence of cards instead of one at a time?

Yes, you can move an entire descending, alternating-color sequence from one tableau column to another, as long as the top card of the destination pile is one rank higher and the opposite color.

What is the difference between one-card and three-card draw?

In one-card draw, you flip one card from the stock each turn. In three-card draw, you flip three cards at once, cycling through the stock in groups. The game mode is selectable at the start.