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Play Yukon Solitaire Online for Free

Play unlimited games of Yukon Solitaire online for free. No download or registration required – play directly in full screen mode on desktop, tablet, or mobile. Master the famous “Super Move” rule and clear all 52 cards from the board!

What is Yukon Solitaire?

Yukon Solitaire (often known as Yukon Patience or Yukon Patience Solitaire) is an extremely rewarding, brain-teasing variation of the traditional classic solitaire card game. Unlike Klondike, this variant completely removes the stock pile and waste pile, dealing all 52 cards onto the tableau from the very first second. Because everything is visible on the board, playing Yukon Solitaire online relies heavily on deep strategic planning and logical problem-solving, rather than the luck of drawing cards. It is the perfect choice for solitaire card game enthusiasts seeking a fresh, skill-based challenge directly in their browser.

Pro Tip: Keyboard Shortcuts

Play faster and more comfortably like a pro using these quick hotkeys.

Ctrl / Cmd + Z
Undo your last move
H
Show a hint for the next move

How to Play Yukon Solitaire

If you already know how to play standard solitaire or patience, and want to learn the yukon solitaire rules, the setup of Yukon Solitaire will feel familiar, but the gameplay is vastly different. The main objective of this yukon solitaire card game remains to transfer all 52 cards to the four foundation piles in ascending order, from Ace to King, sorted strictly by suit.

Understanding the Playing Area

Yukon Solitaire board layout showing all 52 cards dealt into the seven tableau columns

The board layout of Yukon Solitaire contains all 52 cards right from the start. If you are learning how to set up patience card game layouts, you will note that there are no stock or waste piles at the top left. Instead, all cards are dealt directly into the 7 tableau columns, with a mix of face-down and face-up cards waiting to be sorted according to standard patience card game rules.

To win this free solitaire game, you need to navigate the three key zones of the layout:

  • The Tableau: Seven columns make up the main playing field. Unlike regular solitaire, every single card is dealt immediately. Column 1 starts with 1 face-up card. Columns 2 through 7 contain a mix of face-down cards (ranging from 1 to 6 cards in depth) with exactly 5 face-up cards dealt on top of each pile.
  • The Foundations: The four empty target spaces located in the top-right corner. This is where you build up each suit (Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, Spades) starting with the Ace and ending with the King.
  • No Stock or Waste: The top-left area is empty since there are no reserve cards. Every move you make must be planned using only the cards on the board.

The “Super Move” Rule

The famous Super Move rule in Yukon Solitaire showing cards being moved in a non-sequential stack

The defining feature of Yukon Solitaire that sets it apart from all other classic solitaire card games is the “Super Move” rule. In standard patience games, you can only move a stack of cards if they are in perfect numerical sequence. In Yukon, that restriction is lifted:

  • You can select and drag any face-up card from any column, regardless of how deep it is buried or what cards are resting on top of it.
  • When you move a card, the entire stack of cards resting on top of it travels with it, even if they are in a completely disorganised, non-sequential order (often called a “dirty” stack).
  • The Rule of Placement: The card you grabbed must be placed on a face-up card at the bottom of another column that is exactly one rank higher and of the opposite colour (for example, a Red 7 can only be placed on a Black 8). The cards on top simply tag along.

Other Rules

Moving cards to foundation piles in Yukon Solitaire

Building the foundation piles is illustrated in the visual guide above. Once you reveal an Ace, you can move it to the foundations and begin stacking cards in ascending rank (Ace to King) by the same suit.

Key rules to keep in mind:

  • Empty Columns: If you manage to completely clear out a tableau column, that empty space can only be filled by a King (or a stack of cards with a King at the very bottom).
  • Uncovering Face-Down Cards: When you move cards off a column and expose a face-down card at the top, click it to flip it face-up. Revealing these hidden cards is critical to winning.
  • Foundation Recovery: You can pull cards from the foundation piles back down to the tableau columns if you need them to unblock a sequence.

Yukon Solitaire vs. Classic Klondike Solitaire

FeatureYukon SolitaireClassic Klondike Solitaire
Deck Count1 standard 52-card deck1 standard 52-card deck
Initial Tableau Layout52 cards dealt into 7 columns (Column 1 has 1 card; Columns 2-7 have a mix of face-down and 5 face-up cards)28 cards dealt into 7 columns (only top card face-up)
Stock Pile DealsNone (All 52 cards are on the tableau)24 cards remain in the stock pile to draw from
Moving Non-sequential Stacks (“Super Move”)Yes (Grab any face-up card and move its stack together)No (Only properly sequenced, alternating colour stacks can move)
King PlacementOnly Kings can fill empty tableau columnsOnly Kings can fill empty tableau columns
Estimated Win Rate~80% (Highly solvable with optimal play)~80% mathematically solvable (~35% human win rate)

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Winning Strategies for Yukon Solitaire

Since Yukon Solitaire deals all cards onto the board at start, it is highly winnable compared to other games, but only if you plan carefully. Apply these expert tips to beat the board:

  • Prioritise Face-Down Cards: Your number one priority should always be exposing the face-down cards. Whenever you have multiple choices, choose the move that unblocks or reveals a face-down card.
  • Create an Empty Column Quickly: Clearing a column gives you a massive advantage. However, make sure you have a King ready to move into it immediately. A King placed in an empty column lets you build neat, organised sequences.
  • Unblock Your Aces and Twos: Since you need Aces to start the foundations and Twos to build on them, locate them early and plan how to free them. A buried Ace can completely stall your game.
  • Think Several Moves Ahead: Before shifting a stack, look at the cards you will expose. Ensure you aren’t burying another crucial card or blocking a move you’ll need later.

Features of Our Free Yukon Solitaire

We have optimised this web app to provide the ultimate playing experience for classic solitaire lovers:

  • 100% Free & No Download: Play immediately in any desktop or mobile browser without registration.
  • Smooth Drag & Drop: Experience fluid, tactile animations and card shadows designed for Core Web Vitals performance.
  • Unlimited Undo & Hints: Use our smart hints tool to find hidden moves or rewind to try a different strategy.
  • Daily Challenges: Play a unique, hand-crafted solvable puzzle every day and test your patience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Yukon Solitaire unique?

The 'Super Move' rule. Unlike classic Klondike, you can grab any face-up card and move it along with all the cards stacked on top of it, regardless of whether those top cards are in sequence or of alternating colours.

Is there a stock pile in Yukon Solitaire?

No. All 52 cards are dealt onto the 7 tableau columns at the start of the game, leaving no reserve deck or waste pile.

Can I place any card in an empty column?

No. In traditional Yukon Solitaire rules, only a King (or a stack starting with a King at its base) can be placed in an empty column.

Is every game of Yukon Solitaire solvable?

While not every random layout can be won, Yukon Solitaire has a much higher win rate than Klondike—estimated at around 80% with perfect play. You can also select our 'Winnable Only' mode to guarantee a solvable layout.

What is the history and origin of Yukon Solitaire?

Yukon Solitaire is a classic open-board variation of Klondike. It is named after the Yukon territory in northwest Canada, heavily inspired by the late 19th-century Klondike Gold Rush that brought prospectors to the region.

What other Yukon games can I play?

If you enjoy classic Yukon, you can try other games in the Yukon family. Play the highly challenging, same-suit variant Russian Solitaire, or the flexible two-way same-suit variant Alaska Solitaire.

What other solitaire games do you recommend?

If you want a change of pace from the Yukon family, we highly recommend trying the classic Klondike Solitaire, the multi-deck challenge Spider Solitaire, the open-information FreeCell Solitaire, or the math-based Pyramid Solitaire.