Most of us learned this one on an old family computer, and the rules haven't changed: seven columns, a stock pile and four suits to build from Ace up to King. It's the solitaire people mean when they just say solitaire.
Klondike Solitaire unblocked here uses the friendly draw-one rule, with as many trips through the stock as you like. It comes from Christopher Müller's PaperGames project, and its sharp, high-contrast cards were made with e-ink readers in mind.
How to play Klondike Solitaire
The deal puts 28 cards in seven columns, from one card on the left to seven on the right. Only the top card of each column faces up. The other 24 cards wait face down in the stock.
In the columns, stack downward with alternating colors, like a red 5 on a black 6. A tidy run in that order can move together. When you uncover a face-down card, it flips over on its own. Only a King, or a run starting with a King, may go into an empty column.
A tap on the stock flips one card to the waste pile, ready to play if it fits. When the stock runs dry, tap its empty spot to gather the waste back up. Aces start the four foundations, which build up by suit. There is no timer or score, just a move counter, and you win once every card is home.
Controls
| To… | Keyboard | Mouse | Touch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick up a card or face-up run | Tab to the card, then Enter or Space | Click the card | Tap the card |
| Place the selected cards | Tab to a column or foundation, then Enter | Click a column or the matching foundation | Tap a column or the matching foundation |
| Draw a card or turn the waste back over | — | Click the stock pile | Tap the stock pile |
| Take back moves | — | Click "Undo" | Tap "Undo" |
| Deal a fresh game | — | Click "New game" (open "Menu" if it is hidden) | Tap "New game" (open "Menu" if it is hidden) |
Tips
- Work on the right side first. The tallest columns hide the most face-down cards, so freeing them opens the game up.
- Don't empty a column without a King ready. A gap that only takes a King is wasted until you have one to drop in.
- Hold low cards back a little. Sending a black 3 home too early can strand a red 2 with nowhere to go.
- Remember the stock order. Each pass keeps the same order, so note when the card you need is coming.
- Test risky moves. Try a line, see what flips up, and use Undo if it leads nowhere.
Klondike Solitaire questions
Is it draw-one or draw-three?
Draw-one. Each tap turns up a single card, and you can cycle the waste back into the stock with no limit on passes.
Why are some suits drawn as outlines?
The cards were built for black-and-white screens, so color is shown with fill. Hollow hearts and diamonds are red, while solid spades and clubs are black.
Will my game still be there tomorrow?
Your layout and move count are saved in the browser on that device. Undo history resets after a reload, though.
