Free Online Solitaire Games

What is Klondike Solitaire?

Klondike is the most famous solitaire card game in the world. When people say "solitaire," they usually mean Klondike. The game was named after the Klondike region of Canada, where it became popular during the 1890s Gold Rush.

Klondike Layout

• 7 Tableau Piles: Cards dealt in increasing amounts (1-7)
• 4 Foundation Piles: Build A→K by suit
• Stock Pile: Remaining 24 cards to draw from
• Waste Pile: Drawn cards go here

Klondike vs Other Solitaire Games

• vs Spider: Klondike uses 1 deck, Spider uses 2
• vs FreeCell: Klondike has hidden cards, FreeCell shows all
• vs Pyramid: Klondike builds sequences, Pyramid matches pairs

History of Klondike

Klondike solitaire became globally famous when Microsoft included it in Windows 3.0 in 1990. The goal was to help users learn mouse drag-and-drop skills. It worked so well that Klondike became one of the most-played games in history!