How to play Solitaire (Klondike)
Klondike Solitaire is played with one standard 52-card deck. Seven columns are dealt on the table: the first column has one card, the last has seven, and only the top card of each column is face up. The remaining cards form the stock in the top-left corner.
Your goal is to move all 52 cards to the four foundations in the top-right corner, one pile per suit, building up from Ace to King. On the table you build columns down in alternating colours – for example a red 9 on a black 10. You can move a whole run of face-up cards at once, and only a King (or a run starting with a King) can be placed in an empty column.
Tap a card and Cozy Solitaire moves it to the best place automatically, or drag it wherever you like. Tap the stock to turn over new cards.
Draw 1 or Draw 3
- Draw 1 – one card is turned from the stock at a time. Relaxed, and most deals can be won.
- Draw 3 – three cards are turned at once and only the top one can be played. The classic challenge for experienced players.
- You can go through the stock as many times as you like in both modes.
Winnable deals
Not every Klondike deal can be solved. With Winnable deals only switched on, Cozy Solitaire runs a solver before dealing and only gives you deals that are proven to have a solution – so if you get stuck, an Undo or a Hint will always lead you back on track.
Tips to win more often
- Turn over face-down cards first – a move that reveals a hidden card is almost always the best move.
- Don’t rush cards to the foundations if you still need them to hold lower cards of the other colour.
- Only empty a column if you have a King ready to move into it.
- In Draw 3, think about which card will be on top after the next turn of the stock.
Features
- Large, high-contrast cards that are easy to read on phones and tablets.
- Unlimited undo, three free hints per deal and automatic finishing once every card is face up.
- A daily deal – the same winnable deal for every player in the world on the same day.
- Statistics for both modes: games won, win rate, best time, fewest moves and win streaks.
- Five table themes – Classic green, Cozy Wood, Ocean, Night Sky and Sakura – each with its own album of 12 postcards. Every win earns a stamp.
- Your game is saved automatically. On a keyboard use Space to draw, H for a hint and Ctrl+Z to undo.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Solitaire free?
Yes. You can play Draw 1, Draw 3 and the daily deal for free in your browser, without an account or download.
Which solitaire is this?
This is Klondike, the most popular solitaire card game. Spider Solitaire and FreeCell are planned as additional modes.
Can every game be won?
Not every random Klondike deal is solvable, but with “Winnable deals only” switched on you only get deals that our solver has proven can be won.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Your current game, statistics and postcard albums are stored on your device, so you can close the page and continue later.