Strategy and long-session games

Solitaire

Solitaire is the classic Klondike card game. Build the tableau downward in alternating colors, uncover hidden cards, and move each suit from Ace to King.

Controls: Tap a face-up card, then tap its destination. Tap the stock to draw cards. Only a King can start an empty tableau column.

Solitaire
Open game ↗ Playable

Regional page

Play Solitaire in Australia

This Australia page is tuned for quick desktop breaks and no download browser play. Play classic Klondike with Draw 1 or Draw 3 rules. PCder keeps the controls, source note, and licence status nearby.

Quick answer

Solitaire online

Solitaire, also called Klondike, is a single-player card game. Build tableau columns downward in alternating colors, move Aces to the four foundations, then complete each suit through King. Empty tableau columns accept Kings. Clear all 52 cards to win.

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Play free Klondike Solitaire with Draw 1 or Draw 3 rules.
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How to play

How to play Solitaire

  1. Build alternating columns Place a red card on the next higher black card, or a black card on the next higher red card.
  2. Turn over hidden cards Move face-up cards away to uncover the face-down card at the top of a tableau column.
  3. Use the stock and empty columns Draw from the stock when the tableau has no useful move. Only a King can enter an empty column.
  4. Complete four foundations Build each suit from Ace through King. Move all 52 cards to the foundations to win.

Player guide

Uncover hidden cards before filling the foundations

A foundation move is useful when it opens the tableau, but moving a card too early can remove a color or rank you still need. Check what each move uncovers first.

Solitaire strategy

Open the tableau before cycling the stock

Moves that reveal a face-down card usually help more than shifting an exposed sequence. Check every tableau column before drawing again, and save an empty column for a King that opens another stack.

Common questions

Solitaire FAQ

Can I play Solitaire online for free?

Yes. This Klondike Solitaire game runs in your browser without a download or PCder account. You can start unlimited deals and use undo or hints.

Does Solitaire work on a phone?

Yes. Tap a face-up card to select it, then tap the destination. The seven-column table resizes for narrow screens.

What is the difference between Draw 1 and Draw 3?

Draw 1 turns over one stock card at a time, which makes more cards available. Draw 3 turns over three at a time and makes the stock order harder to manage.

What can move to an empty column?

Only a King can move to an empty tableau column. A valid descending sequence may move with that King.

Can I reuse the stock?

Yes. When the stock is empty, select it again to turn the waste pile over and continue the deal.

Is this Solitaire game open source?

Yes. It is an original PCder game released under the MIT license. PCder hosts its HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on its own domain.

Can I play Solitaire on PCder from Australia?

Yes. The Australia page keeps Solitaire ready for desktop browser play, with no launcher and no account step. Some schools, offices, and managed networks may still block game sites.