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Yukon Solitaire

How to Play Yukon Solitaire

Yukon Solitaire is a challenging variant of Klondike where all 52 cards are dealt to the tableau with no stock pile. Seven columns are dealt like Klondike (1 through 7 cards), and then 4 additional face-up cards are placed on columns 2 through 7. The key difference from Klondike is that you can move any face-up card along with all the cards on top of it, even if they don't form a proper descending sequence. Build tableau columns in descending order with alternating colors, and move Aces up to the four foundation piles, building by suit from Ace to King. Only Kings can be placed on empty columns. The game is won when all four foundations are complete.

Yukon Solitaire Tips

  • Focus on uncovering face-down cards as quickly as possible — every hidden card is a potential move you can't see.
  • Take advantage of Yukon's unique rule: you can move any face-up card with its pile, even if the cards above it aren't in sequence.
  • Try to create empty columns early — they're extremely valuable for reorganizing cards.
  • Be strategic about which face-down cards to uncover first. Prioritize columns with the most hidden cards.
  • Don't send cards to foundations too early if they might be needed in the tableau for building sequences.