Yukon Solitaire

Yukon Solitaire is a challenging variant of Klondike where all 52 cards are dealt face-up across seven tableau columns — no stock pile, no waste pile. The twist: you can move any face-up card along with all cards on top of it, regardless of whether they form a proper sequence.

How It Works

Column 1 gets one face-up card. Columns 2 through 7 each get one additional face-down card plus five face-up cards stacked on top. This means column 7 has 11 cards total (6 face-down + 5 face-up). All 52 cards are in play from the very first move.

Build on tableau columns in descending rank with alternating colors, just like Klondike. Build foundation piles up from Ace to King by suit. Only Kings can fill empty columns. The freedom to move any face-up card — not just ordered runs — gives you far more options but demands deeper strategic thinking.

Tips for Winning

• Focus on uncovering face-down cards — every reveal opens new possibilities
• Move Kings to empty columns strategically to unlock buried cards
• Don’t just move cards because you can — plan several moves ahead
• Build foundations steadily but don’t rush Aces up if they’re needed for tableau building
• Use the “move any face-up card” rule to dig deep into columns

Learn More

• How to Play Yukon Solitaire — Complete rules, setup, and strategy guide
• Play Klondike Solitaire — The classic solitaire game Yukon is based on
• Play Spider Solitaire — Another challenging multi-column solitaire game
• Types of Solitaire — Explore 20+ solitaire variants