Klondike
About Klondike
Klondike is a free browser-based HTML5 solitaire card game offering a stylish take on the classic patience format.
Players arrange a shuffled deck into four foundation piles by suit in ascending order, working through tableau columns using drag-and-drop controls. No download or signup is needed to play instantly in any modern browser.
How to play Klondike
Klondike is played by dragging and dropping cards across tableau columns and foundation piles to sort the full deck by suit.
Controls
- Mouse drag
- Pick up and move a card or stack of face-up cards to a valid column or foundation pile
- Mouse click
- Flip a stock card to the waste pile or reveal a face-down tableau card
- Touch drag
- On mobile, drag cards with a finger to move them between columns or onto foundation piles
Tips
- Examine the seven tableau columns and identify any face-up cards that can be moved onto a card of opposite color and next-higher rank.
- Drag eligible cards or stacks to their target columns to expose face-down cards underneath.
- Click the stock pile to deal additional cards to the waste pile when no tableau move is available.
- Move aces to the four foundation piles as soon as they appear, then build each foundation upward by suit from Ace to King.
- Continue clearing the tableau until all 52 cards are sorted onto the foundations to win the game.
Why Klondike stands out
Klondike distinguishes itself from plain card-game clones through several deliberate style and accessibility choices.
- Stylish visual presentation. The game features a polished, modern aesthetic that elevates the classic card layout beyond a bare-bones implementation.
- Instant browser play. Klondike loads immediately in any HTML5 browser with no download, plugin, or account required.
- Touch and mouse parity. Drag-and-drop controls work identically on touchscreens and desktop mice, giving the same feel on any device.
- Zero friction entry. There is no tutorial gate, login wall, or energy system — players start a fresh deal the moment the page loads.
Klondike FAQ
Klondike answers the most common player questions below, covering price, rules, mobile support, and winning conditions.
- What is Klondike Solitaire?
- Klondike Solitaire is the classic card game where you sort a shuffled 52-card deck onto four foundation piles by suit from Ace to King. It is the most widely played solitaire format in the world.
- Is Klondike free to play?
- Yes, Klondike is completely free to play in any modern browser. No download, signup, or payment is required to start a game.
- Can you play Klondike on mobile?
- Yes, Klondike fully supports mobile browsers via touch drag-and-drop controls. It plays smoothly on any modern smartphone or tablet.
- How do you win Klondike Solitaire?
- You win Klondike by moving all 52 cards onto the four foundation piles, one pile per suit, built in ascending order from Ace up to King.
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