Yukon Solitaire
A challenging Klondike variant with no stock pile — 27 cards start face-down, and Yukon's signature group moves are your way through. Pure strategy and planning!
The objective of Yukon, like most Solitaire games, is to move all cards from the Tableau onto the four Foundation piles. The Foundations are built by suit in ascending order from Ace to King.
Objective
Move all 52 cards from the seven Tableau columns to the four Foundation piles, building each pile up by suit from Ace (A) to King (K).
1The Setup
Yukon uses a standard 52-card deck with no stock or waste pile — all cards are dealt at the start. The Tableau consists of 7 columns:
- Pile 1: 1 card, all face-up (no facedown cards)
- Piles 2–7: Each has (n−1) facedown cards + 5 face-up cards on top, where n is the pile number. For example, Pile 2 has 1 facedown + 5 faceup = 6 cards; Pile 7 has 6 facedown + 5 faceup = 11 cards.
- Four empty Foundation piles are placed above the Tableau, one for each suit (♠ ♥ ♦ ♣).
2How to Play
Move Cards to Foundations
Click a face-up Tableau card to select it, then click a Foundation pile or double-click to auto-move it there. The card must be the top card of its column and follow suit-sequence rules (A→2→3...→K). When all Tableau cards are ordered correctly, they can be auto-moved to the Foundations.
Move Cards Between Tableau Columns
You can move any face-up card along with ALL cards below it as a group — even if they are not in proper sequence. This is the key feature that makes Yukon different from Klondike! The bottom card of your moving group must be one rank lower and opposite in color to the destination's top card. Only Kings (or groups starting with a King) can fill an empty Tableau column.
Flip Facedown Cards
When you move a face-up card off the top of a facedown card, the hidden card automatically flips face-up, revealing a new playable card.
3Time & Moves
Unlimited Undo & Redo
Use Undo (Ctrl+Z) and Redo (Ctrl+Y) as many times as you like. Each undo counts as a new move, so use them wisely if you're chasing a low-move victory.
Auto-Move to Foundation
Click the Auto button to instantly send any eligible top Tableau card to its Foundation pile. Use this to speed up late-game cleanup.
Strategy Tips
Expose Hidden Cards First: Your top priority should be revealing all facedown cards. Once every card is face-up, the game is almost always winnable. Move deep stacks to uncover hidden cards whenever possible.
Never Empty a Column Without a King: Only Kings can fill empty Tableau columns. Never clear out a column unless you have a King ready to place there immediately — otherwise you'll lose a valuable workspace.
Move Aces to Foundations Immediately: Aces have no value on the Tableau (nothing can be placed on them). Send them to Foundations as soon as they appear to free up space and start building your foundation piles.
Plan Chain Reactions: Before making a move, survey the entire Tableau. Ask: what cascade of moves will this unlock? Sometimes a less obvious move creates more opportunities than the most obvious one.
Build Long Sequences: Create long alternating-color sequences on the Tableau. The longer your properly-ordered stacks, the easier it becomes to move entire groups to their Foundations in the endgame.
Work the Tall Columns First: columns 2–7 start with long face-up stacks. Rearranging them early exposes the facedown cards beneath — and once every card is face-up, most deals are winnable.
Yukon vs Klondike
· No Stock/Waste Pile: All 52 cards are dealt upfront. No second chances from drawing new cards.
· Group Moves: Any face-up card can move with all cards beneath it, even if not sequenced. In Klondike, only properly-ordered sequences can move together.
· More Strategic: Without a safety net, every move matters. Planning ahead is essential.
About Yukon Solitaire
Yukon Solitaire is a classic patience game named after Canada's Yukon territory, known for its challenging gameplay and deep strategy. Unlike Klondike (the most famous solitaire variant), Yukon deals all 52 cards at once with no stock pile, making every decision count. The game's signature rule — moving any face-up card regardless of the sequence beneath it — creates unique tactical possibilities. With a win rate of approximately 13–35% depending on skill level, Yukon rewards careful planning over luck. Popular variants include Russian Solitaire (same-suit builds only) and Alaska Solitaire (builds up or down by suit).
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