Play Solitaire Online
Klondike solitaire with undo, hints, and daily deals.
How to Play Solitaire
Modes: Easy · Medium · Hard · Daily
Solitaire is played with a standard 52-card deck. Build four foundation piles from Ace to King in each suit to win.
In the tableau, stack cards in descending order while alternating red and black. A King can start an empty pile.
Click the stock to draw cards, and move the top waste card onto a tableau pile or a foundation.
Move a face-up card or a valid sequence to another tableau pile, or double-tap to send a card straight to a foundation.
Rules
Foundations build up from Ace to King in the same suit.
Tableau piles build down in rank, alternating red and black.
Only Kings may be placed on an empty tableau pile.
Easy deals one card at a time with unlimited redeals; Hard deals three and allows only one redeal.
Scoring
| Win | move all 52 cards to the foundations |
| Time | fastest win wins |
History & Origins of Solitaire
Klondike solitaire reached computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but Microsoft bundled it into Windows 3.0 in 1990 to teach the mouse. Its quiet presence in offices made it one of the most-played computer games ever.
Card patience games have been around since the late 18th century. Klondike took its modern form in the 1900s, popularised by books such as “Cyclopedia of Card Games”, long before digital screens arrived.
Our version stays true to Klondike rules with three-card draw, unlimited redeals on Easy, and honest scoring — a browser take on a beloved patience classic.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Playing without a plan — uncovering facedown cards early usually beats stacking foundations.
- Ignoring the stock; deal whenever useful cards appear.
- Filling foundations too soon and stranding a needed column.
Tips & Strategy
Always take a foundation move when available — it clears space and reveals hidden cards.
Prefer turning over face-down tableau cards over moving cards between piles.
Keep empty piles for Kings, and think twice before moving a King off an empty pile.
Use the Hint button when stuck, and Undo freely to try different orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Solitaire free to play?
- Yes — Solitaire on ThinkyPlay is completely free, with no download and no sign-up.
- What is the difference between Draw 1 and Draw 3?
- Draw 1 deals one card at a time and is easier; Draw 3 deals three and is more challenging.
- Can I play Solitaire on my phone?
- Yes — tap cards to select and move them, or drag. It works on desktop, tablet and mobile.
- Are all deals winnable?
- Most deals are winnable, and the Auto button finishes a game whenever only foundation moves remain.
- Is every Solitaire deal winnable?
- No — Klondike deals vary. Our Easy mode with unlimited redeals gives a fair chance on nearly every board.
- What is the difference between draw one and draw three?
- Draw one reveals a new card each turn and is far easier; draw three is the classic challenge.