Klondike Solitaire — Free Online with Solver
Klondike is the solitaire most people picture when they hear the word: seven tableau columns, a stock pile, four foundations from Ace to King. About one in five deals is unwinnable from the moment the cards are dealt. This version runs a solver in your browser that tells you whether your current position has a winning path, so you stop wasting time on impossible games. Draw 1 or Draw 3, unlimited undo, install-as-app for offline play. Free, no sign-up.
Quick Start: Play in 30 Seconds
- Goal: Move all 52 cards to the four foundations, building each suit from Ace to King.
- Tableau moves: Build columns down by alternating colors. A black 9 goes on a red 10.
- Empty columns: Only Kings can fill them.
- Stock: Click the deck (top-left) to flip cards to the waste. Cycle as many times as you need.
- Foundations: Move Aces up immediately. Build each foundation by suit, Ace to King.
Click Play Klondike and you're playing. Drag cards with the mouse on a computer or tap on a phone. Unlimited undo means you can experiment without losing progress.
Draw 1 vs Draw 3
Both modes use the same deals and the same ~82% theoretical winnability. The difference is access to the stock pile.
| Aspect | Draw 1 | Draw 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock draw | One card at a time | Three; only the top is playable |
| Theoretical win rate | ~82% | ~82% (same deals) |
| Practical win rate (skilled) | ~40% | ~10–15% |
| Recommended for | Beginners, casual play | The traditional challenge |
The win-rate gap comes from access. In Draw 3, useful cards land in the middle of a triplet and stay buried until you cycle the stock again. The deal itself is no harder; just harder to reach. Pick the mode in the new-game menu — both run on the same browser-side solver.
The Built-in Solver
About one in five Klondike deals is unwinnable no matter how well you play. Without a solver, you can spend ten minutes on a doomed game without knowing. Our solver runs entirely in your browser as a Web Worker — your moves never leave your device — and tells you in real time whether a winning path still exists.
- Green checkmark — A winning path exists from this position.
- Red X — No winning path. A move you made (or the deal itself) closed the door.
- Deal Winnable — Pick a seed with a verified solution before any cards are dealt.
- Undo to Winnable — When the position becomes unsolvable, rewind to the last solvable state and try a different line without restarting.
For the full story — how the search algorithm works, the four-state status icon, the recovery panel — see the Klondike strategy guide.
Why Play Klondike Here
- Browser-side solver. Most free Klondike sites don't ship one. Ours runs without sending data anywhere.
- Deal Winnable + Undo to Winnable. Skip impossible deals and recover from dead ends without losing progress.
- Daily challenge. Same deal for everyone that day — compare times with other players.
- Install as an app. Add it to your phone or computer's home screen. After install, it works without internet.
- Free, no sign-up, no download. Stats save locally; nothing leaves your device unless you install.
- Unlimited undo in both Draw 1 and Draw 3.
Other Solitaire Games to Try
- FreeCell — almost every deal winnable; no luck of the draw
- Spider — clear King-to-Ace runs across 10 columns
- Yukon — Klondike-like, but every card face-up
- Double Klondike — two decks, more elbow room
- East Haven — Klondike with a Spider-style stock deal
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Klondike Solitaire free to play?
Yes. Klondike on TrySolitaire is free, with no download or sign-up. The game runs in your browser and can be installed as an app on any device, after which it works without an internet connection.
What's the difference between Draw 1 and Draw 3?
Both modes use the same deals and the same theoretical winnability (~82% per Yan et al., 2005). Draw 1 flips one card at a time from the stock; Draw 3 flips three but only the top is playable. Practical win rates are about 40% in Draw 1 and 10–15% in Draw 3 because Draw 3 buries useful cards mid-triplet.
How does the built-in solver work?
The solver runs as a Web Worker entirely in your browser — your moves never leave your device. It explores the tree of legal moves from your current position and tells you in real time whether a winning path still exists. A typical check finishes in a few seconds.
Can I always start with a winnable deal?
Yes. Choose "Deal Winnable" in the new-game menu and the solver picks a seed with a verified solution before any cards are dealt. Available in both Draw 1 and Draw 3.
Who created the Microsoft Windows version of Klondike?
Wes Cherry, then a Microsoft intern, wrote the Windows version of Solitaire in the summer of 1988. Susan Kare designed the card faces. Microsoft bundled the game with Windows 3.0 in 1990, and a version of it has shipped with every Microsoft Windows release since.
Ready to Play?
Free, in your browser, no sign-up. Pick Draw 1 if you're learning, Draw 3 if you want the classic challenge.
Play Klondike Free