Solitaire
Play classic Klondike Solitaire free in your browser. Choose Draw 1 or Draw 3, undo any move, and let Auto-Finish close out a won game. No download, no signup — just cards.
How to Play Klondike Solitaire
- 1Click the stock (top-left) to turn cards onto the waste pile.
- 2Build the tableau down in alternating colours — a red 6 on a black 7.
- 3Move Aces up to the foundations, then build each suit up to the King.
- 4Only a King may fill an empty column. Double-click to auto-send to a foundation.
The Rules in Full
Klondike — the version most people simply call “Solitaire” — is played with a single 52-card deck. Twenty-eight cards are dealt into seven tableau columns, the first column holding one card and the seventh holding seven, with only the last card of each column face up. The remaining twenty-four cards form the stock, which you turn over to the waste pile as you play. Above the tableau sit four empty foundations, one for each suit.
You win by moving all fifty-two cards onto the foundations, each built up by suit from Ace to King. To free the cards you need, you rearrange the tableau by building sequences downin alternating colours. You can move a single card or a whole ordered run at once, and whenever you uncover a face-down card it flips face up. An empty column is valuable real estate — only a King (or a run headed by a King) may be placed there.
Draw 1 vs. Draw 3
The single biggest lever on difficulty is how many cards you turn from the stock. Draw 1 flips one card at a time, so every card in the deck is eventually available and the great majority of deals are winnable — it is the friendliest way to play and a good place to learn. Draw 3 flips three cards but lets you play only the top of the three, so two out of every three stock cards are hidden until you cycle around again. It demands more planning and has a noticeably lower win rate, which is exactly why many purists prefer it.
Winning Strategy
A few habits separate players who win most Draw-1 games from those who stall. Always turn up a face-down card when you can — exposing new cards is what keeps the game moving. Do not rush every Ace and 2 to the foundations; a low card left on the tableau can be a handy landing spot for the opposite colour. Empty a column when you get the chance, but hold it for a King you actually need rather than filling it with the first King you see. And use Undo freely to test a line before you commit to it — thoughtful play beats fast play every time.
Quick Tips
Uncover cards first
Prioritise moves that flip a face-down tableau card. More visible cards means more options and a better chance of winning.
Don't over-feed foundations
Keep some low cards on the tableau as landing spots. Sending every 2 and 3 up early can strand cards you need to move.
Save empty columns for Kings
An empty column is powerful. Try to fill it with a King that unblocks a long run rather than the nearest one.
Play the colour you need
When two Kings or two cards could move, pick the one whose colour helps future alternating stacks.
Cycle the stock deliberately
In Draw 3, remember which cards passed by so you know what will come around on the next pass.
Undo instead of restarting
Stuck? Step back a few moves and try a different order before giving up on a deal — many are winnable from a better line.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I play Solitaire?
The goal is to move all 52 cards to the four foundation piles, building each up by suit from Ace to King. On the table, build downward in alternating colours — a red six goes on a black seven. Click the stock (top-left) to deal cards, click a card to pick it up, then click where it should go. Double-click a card to send it straight to a foundation.
What is the difference between Draw 1 and Draw 3?
It is how many cards are turned over from the stock at a time. Draw 1 flips one card and is the easier, more forgiving mode — most deals are winnable. Draw 3 flips three cards but you can only play the top one, so you see fewer cards and must plan more carefully. Draw 3 is the classic Windows setting and a tougher challenge.
Is every Solitaire game winnable?
No. In Draw 1 the large majority of random deals can be solved with perfect play, but some cannot. Draw 3 has a lower win rate because fewer cards are reachable. If you get stuck, use Undo to try a different line, or start a new game — our deals are shuffled fresh every time.
Can I undo a move?
Yes, unlimited undo. Click the Undo button (or the ↶ icon) to step back one move at a time, all the way to the start of the game if you like. It is the best way to explore alternatives and recover from a mistake without restarting.
What does Auto-Finish do?
Once every card is face up and the stock and waste are empty, the game can be completed with no further decisions. The Auto-Finish button appears at that point and sweeps all remaining cards to the foundations for you, so you do not have to click through the obvious final moves.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. The board scales to your screen and everything works by tapping — tap the stock to deal, tap a card to select it, tap a destination to move it, and double-tap to send a card to a foundation. There is nothing to install and nothing is uploaded; the whole game runs in your browser.
Are my games or times saved anywhere?
Your best time for each draw mode is saved locally in your own browser so you can beat it next time. Nothing is sent to a server and no account is needed — clear your browser data and it resets.
New to the game? Read our full guide on how to play Solitaire and win more often.