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Moosehide is a Yukon variant that removes the signature free-movement rule. Instead of moving any face-up card, you can only move cards that form a valid descending alternating-color sequence. This transforms the game from a tactically loose Yukon into a tightly constrained strategic puzzle.
How to Play Moosehide
Setup
Deal all 52 cards into 7 columns in the Yukon pattern: 1 card in the first column, 6 in the second, 7 in the third, up to 11 in the seventh. The top 5 cards of each column (except the first) are face-up. There is no stock pile.
Rules
- Build tableau columns in descending order with alternating colors.
- Only properly sequenced groups of cards can be moved (unlike Yukon, where any face-up card can be moved).
- Only Kings or valid sequences headed by a King can fill empty columns.
- No stock pile — all cards are in the tableau from the start.
- Build foundation piles from Ace to King by suit.
- Face-down cards are automatically flipped when uncovered.
Strategy Tips
- Without free movement, every move must extend or create a valid sequence.
- Focus on uncovering face-down cards — they are the key to unlocking new moves.
- Carefully evaluate whether to build a long sequence or move cards to foundations.
- Empty columns are very valuable — only use them with a clear strategic purpose.
- This game rewards patience — sometimes waiting for the right card is better than forcing a move.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Moosehide different from Yukon?
In Yukon, you can move any face-up card and all cards on top of it, regardless of sequence. In Moosehide, you can only move groups that form a valid descending alternating-color sequence. This restriction makes Moosehide considerably harder.
Is Moosehide harder than Klondike?
Moosehide is similar in difficulty to Klondike but plays quite differently. Having all cards dealt to the tableau with no stock pile means you start with more information but fewer second chances.
What does the name Moosehide mean?
Moosehide is named after the Moosehide Slide, a prominent geological feature near Dawson City in the Yukon Territory of Canada, connecting it to the Yukon Solitaire family of games.