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The best-known patience in the world: build the seven columns down in alternating colours and the foundations up from ace to king. Kings may move into empty columns. Not every deal is solvable – but almost every one is.
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Where Solitaire comes from
Patience games appeared in northern Europe at the end of the 18th century; the Klondike variant is named after the Canadian gold rush region and spread in the late 19th century. It became the most played computer game in the world in 1990, when Microsoft bundled it with Windows 3.0 – officially to teach people how to use a mouse. Roughly 80 per cent of deals are solvable.
How it works
Move all 52 cards onto the four foundations at the top right – one suit each, ace to king.
In the seven columns you build down in alternating colours (red 7 on black 8). Whole runs can be dragged together. Only a king may go on an empty column.
Drag cards with the mouse. Clicking a card that fits sends it straight to a foundation. The stock at the top left turns over and recycles when empty.
Three tips for better results
- 1Always uncover face-down cards before tidying a column.
- 2Do not send every card to the foundation immediately – you often still need it below.
- 3Empty columns are precious: keep them free until you can move a king with a long chain into one.
Frequently asked questions
Is Solitaire free to play?
Yes. Solitaire runs straight in your browser, costs nothing and needs no installation. There are no ads and no paywall – the chips in the game are play money and cannot be bought.
Do I need an account to play Solitaire?
You create a profile with a name and a PIN, but no account is created on anybody else's server. Scores, chips, achievements and unlocked motifs live only in your own browser.
How do you play Solitaire?
Move all 52 cards onto the four foundations at the top right – one suit each, ace to king.
Where does Solitaire come from?
Patience games appeared in northern Europe at the end of the 18th century; the Klondike variant is named after the Canadian gold rush region and spread in the late 19th century. It became the most played computer game in the world in 1990, when Microsoft bundled it with Windows 3.0 – officially to teach people how to use a mouse. Roughly 80 per cent of deals are solvable.
Does Solitaire work on a phone?
The site adapts to the screen size, and anything you can click can also be tapped. Games controlled with arrow keys do need a keyboard, though.
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