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Klondike Solitaire with Large Cards

Klondike is the classic one-player card game, often just called solitaire or patience. Ours is free, plays in your browser with no download or sign-up, and has large, clear cards with a “Larger print” button for even bigger ones. Choose turn 1 (easier) or turn 3, undo as often as you like, and ask for a hint. Every deal here has been won by a computer, so every game can be won.

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How to play klondike solitaire

  1. Build four piles, one per suit, from Ace up to King, in the top-right spaces (the foundations).
  2. In the seven columns, put a card on one that is one higher and the other colour: a red 6 on a black 7. You can move a run of cards together.
  3. Only a King (or a run starting with a King) can go in an empty column. A face-down card turns over when it is uncovered.
  4. Tap the stock (top left) to turn over 1 card, or 3 in turn 3. When it runs out, tap it again to turn the waste back over. There is no limit.
  5. Tap a card to select it, then tap where it should go. Tap the same card twice, or double-click it, to move it to the best place automatically. You can also drag cards.
  6. Keyboard: arrow keys move between piles, Enter picks up the top card (Up arrow adds more cards from the column), Enter on another pile puts it there, U undoes, Escape cancels.

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    How to play

    1. Build four piles, one per suit, from Ace up to King, in the top-right spaces (the foundations).
    2. In the seven columns, put a card on one that is one higher and the other colour: a red 6 on a black 7. You can move a run of cards together.
    3. Only a King (or a run starting with a King) can go in an empty column. A face-down card turns over when it is uncovered.
    4. Tap the stock (top left) to turn over 1 card, or 3 in turn 3. When it runs out, tap it again to turn the waste back over. There is no limit.
    5. Tap a card to select it, then tap where it should go. Tap the same card twice, or double-click it, to move it to the best place automatically. You can also drag cards.
    6. Keyboard: arrow keys move between piles, Enter picks up the top card (Up arrow adds more cards from the column), Enter on another pile puts it there, U undoes, Escape cancels.

    Who it’s for: Grown-ups and seniors. Sound is off unless you turn it on, there is no time limit, and “Pause” stops the clock.

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    Klondike solitaire tips and strategy

    • Turn over the face-down cards first. A move that uncovers a hidden card in the columns is usually better than one that only plays from the stock.
    • Work on the columns with the most face-down cards: the right-hand columns hide the most cards (up to six), and the cards you need are often under them.
    • Don’t empty a column unless a King is ready to go in it. An empty column that only a King can fill is no use until then.
    • Don’t rush every card to the foundations. A red 4 in a column may be the only place for a black 3 you need to move. Aces and 2s are always safe to put up.
    • When a column has a choice of two 6s to take your 5, pick the one that frees a face-down card or the colour you will need next.
    • Undo is unlimited, so use it to explore: try a line of moves, and if it goes nowhere, undo back and try the other way.

    Print a large print sudoku or a large print word search, or try the daily puzzles, which print as a PDF with answers.

    Questions

    Can every game be won?

    Yes. Not every Klondike deal can be won, so we only use deals that our solver program has won: 366 for turn 1 and 366 for turn 3. If you get stuck, Undo and try another way.

    What is the difference between turn 1 and turn 3?

    In turn 1 you turn over one card from the stock at a time, so every card is easy to reach: it is the relaxed version. In turn 3 you turn over three and can only play the top one, which takes more planning.

    Is this solitaire good for seniors?

    It was made with seniors in mind: big card numbers and suits, a “Larger print” button, no time limit (the clock is only for your own record), unlimited undo, hints, a pause button and no pop-ups. Sound is off unless you turn it on.

    What is “Today’s game”?

    One deal a day, the same for everyone, so you can compare with a friend. Win a game on a day in a row to keep your streak going. “New game” gives you a random deal.

    Is it free? Do I need to sign up or download anything?

    It is free and plays in your web browser on a computer, tablet or phone. There is nothing to download and no account. Your stats are kept in this browser only. A few adverts on the page, kept well away from the game, pay for the site.

    Does it work on a tablet or phone?

    Yes. Tap or drag with a finger on a tablet or phone, or use a mouse. It also plays with the keyboard alone (see “How to play”). Turn a phone sideways for more room.

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