Play Klondike Solitaire Online – Free, No Download

Klondike Solitaire is the world's most popular card game. Play it instantly in your browser — no download, no sign-up, no ads. Works on mobile, tablet, and desktop.

How to Play Klondike Solitaire

The goal is to move all 52 cards onto the four foundation piles, one per suit (Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts, Spades), built up from Ace to King.

The Layout

Tableau — seven columns of cards. Only the top card of each column is face-up. You can move face-up cards (or stacks) onto a card of the opposite color and one rank higher.
Stock — the draw pile in the top-left. Click or tap it to flip a card to the waste pile.
Waste — the flipped card from the stock. You can play it onto the tableau or foundations.
Foundations — the four piles in the top-right. Build each suit from Ace up to King to win.

Basic Rules

In the tableau, cards must alternate red and black (e.g. a black 7 on a red 8).
Only a King (or a stack led by a King) can be placed on an empty tableau column.
When the stock runs out, click it again to recycle the waste pile back into the stock.
The game is won when all four foundation piles are complete (Ace through King).

Tips and Strategy

Uncover face-down cards first. Revealing hidden cards in long tableau columns gives you more options.
Don't rush to the foundations. Keeping lower cards in the tableau can help you build longer sequences.
Empty columns are powerful. Use them as temporary storage to reorganize stacks.
Kings fill empty columns. Move a King only when you have a useful sequence to place beneath it.
Cycle the stock strategically. The waste pile recycles, so note which cards are coming before committing to a move.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Klondike Solitaire free to play?: Yes — completely free, forever. No account, no download, no in-app purchases.
Does it work on mobile?: Yes. The game is fully touch-enabled and adapts to any screen size.
What is the difference between Klondike and regular Solitaire?: Klondike is the classic Solitaire most people know — the one that shipped with Windows for decades. Other variants include Spider, FreeCell, and Pyramid, but Klondike is the original.
What is a "tableau" in Solitaire?: The tableau is the main playing area — the seven columns of cards in the center of the board where most of the action happens.
Can every Klondike Solitaire game be won?: No. Depending on the deal, some games are unwinnable. Estimates suggest roughly 80% of Klondike games are theoretically solvable, but fewer are won in practice.