klondike solitaire

Welcome to Klondike Solitaire on Brain Focus Play—the best free online Patience card game! Challenge your brain with classic 1-card draw and 3-card draw modes, auto-complete moves, and full stats tracking. Start playing instantly on desktop, tablet, or mobile!

How to Play

Move all 52 cards to the 4 Foundation slots, organizing each suit (Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, Spades) in ascending order from Ace to King.

Playing Field

• Foundations: 4 empty target spots at the top of the board.
• Tableau: 7 main columns below. The 1st column contains 1 card, the 2nd contains 2 cards, up to the 7th containing 7 cards. Only the top card of each column is face-up.
• Stock (Deck): The remaining cards placed face-down at the top left.
• Waste: The discard pile where cards drawn from the Stock are placed.

Features

Draw 1 & Draw 3 Modes: Choose Draw 1 for a casual, relaxing game or Draw 3 for a traditional, brain-teasing challenge.

Unlimited Undos & Hints: Step back to retry a move or tap for intelligent hints when you are stuck.

Auto-Complete Option: Finish won games instantly once all tableau cards are face-up.

Custom Themes: Personalize your playing experience with smooth card backs, custom faces, and cozy table backgrounds.

Detailed Statistics: Track your total wins, win rate percentage, shortest completion times, and current win streak.

Tips and Strategy

1. Expose Hidden Cards Early: Focus on making moves that flip face-down cards in the longest tableau columns first to unlock more playing options.
2. Keep Empty Spaces Reserved for Kings: Avoid clearing out a column unless you already have an available King ready to fill the spot.
3. Play Aces and Twos Immediately: Always move Aces and Twos straight to the Foundation piles—they never block cards in the tableau.
4. Balance Your Tableau Columns: Don't build one column super long while leaving others untouched. Keep stack lengths even to maximize move flexibility.
5. Track Card Order in Draw 3: Remember which cards are passing in the Stock pile during Draw 3 mode so you can plan future moves around them.

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FAQ

Is every game of Klondike Solitaire winnable?

No. Not every random deal can be solved. In Draw 1 mode, about 80% of hands are winnable with optimal play, while Draw 3 has a lower win rate due to restricted card visibility.

What is the difference between Draw 1 and Draw 3?

In Draw 1, one card is pulled from the stock at a time, making it easier to find helpful moves. In Draw 3, three cards are drawn at once and only the top card can be played immediately, requiring deeper strategy.

Can I move cards from the Foundation back down to the Tableau?

Yes! Moving a card down from the Foundation back into a Tableau stack can often help you unlock hidden face-down cards or free up a critical space.

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