Play Klondike Solitaire Online Free

How to play Klondike Solitaire

1. Seven piles across the table, one to seven cards each, the top card of each face up. The rest of the deck is the stock.
2. Build the four foundations up by suit from ace to king. Clear all fifty-two cards onto them and you win.
3. On the piles, cards go down in rank and alternate colour: a red six on a black seven. Tap a face-up card to pick it up — and every card below it in the run — then tap where it goes.
4. Only a king (or a run headed by one) may start an empty pile.
5. Tap the stock to turn cards onto the waste — one at a time, or three with Draw 3. Only the top of the waste can be played. When the stock runs out, tap it again to turn the waste over and go through it again, as often as you like.
6. Uncovering a face-down card turns it up. A card on a foundation may come back down to a pile when you need it.
7. Scoring: 10 for each card to a foundation, 5 for a card from the waste to a pile, 5 for every card turned face up. Once everything is face up, Auto finish plays the rest for you.
8. A deal you cannot finish is not a draw: give it up and deal again — Play Again keeps your seat and your draw setting.

Klondike Solitaire strategy

The basics that turn knowing the rules into winning games — what to do first, what to keep, what to avoid.

• Turn over face-down cards before anything else: every hidden card you reveal is information and a possible move.
• Play from the tallest face-down pile first; empty a column only when you have a king to put in it.
• Do not rush cards to the foundation — a low card you may need to build on (a red 5 for a black 6) is often better on the tableau.
• Move cards to the foundations from the waste rather than the tableau when both are possible; the tableau card may be needed as a landing spot.
• In Draw 3, count through the stock once before committing: the order repeats, so you know which cards you can reach.

Klondike Solitaire FAQ

Is this the classic Windows solitaire?

It is the same game: Klondike, seven piles, four foundations, cards going down in alternating colours. Pick Draw 1 for the easy version or Draw 3 for the classic one.

Can I go through the stock more than once?

Yes, as many times as you like. When the stock is empty, tap it to turn the waste back over.

Is every deal winnable?

No — roughly four in five Draw 1 deals can be won with perfect play, and fewer with Draw 3. A deal that will not come out can be given up and dealt again.

Can friends watch?

Yes. Share the table link and they can watch the deal live and chat while you play.

Do I need an account?

No. Type a name and play — no signup, no download, nothing to install. Making an account is optional and only exists to keep your stats, nickname and preferences across devices.

Is it really free?

Yes, all of it. Every game on Board Game Universe is free to play, with no premium tier holding anything back.

Can I play on my phone?

Yes. It runs in a mobile browser on phones and tablets as well as on a desktop — there is no app to download.

How do I play with my friends?

Start a table and send your friends the link. They open it, type a name, and sit down. Moves and table chat happen in real time.

Can I play against the computer?

Yes. Add a bot to any table and it plays a proper game — useful for filling a seat while you wait for a fourth.